He Was a Friend of Mine

He was a friend of mine
Taught me to be
patient and kind
He was a friend of mine

They found him on the street
with no food to eat
He was a poor boy
without a home
He was a friend of mine

We would walk the block
Then he'd go and get his sock
Still think I see him in the corner of my eye
He was a friend of mine

He died in my arms
Finally at peace
and no more pain
He was a friend of mine

I stole away and cried
Taught me to be
patient and kind
He was a friend of mine