He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine
Well, he never had no money
Pay for his fine
He was a friend of mine

He died on the road
He died on the road
Well, he never bought no ticket
Pay for his board
He was a friend of mine

I stole away and cried
I stole away and cried
Well, I ain't never had enough money
And I, I can't be satisfied
He was a friend of mine

He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine
Well, whenever I hear his name
Oh, I, I can't keep from crying
He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine