He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine
Never had no money
To pay his room or board
He was a friend of mine

He died on the road
He died on the road
Never had no money
To pay his room or board

He was a friend of mine
He never done no wrong
He never done no wrong
He was just a poor boy
Out long way from home

He was a friend of mine
I stole away and cried
I stole away and cried
Never had no money
And again he's satisfied

He was a friend of mine
When I hear his name
I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause he was a friend of mine