When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side
When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side
You gotta love her with your spare time, love and treat her right

I mistreated my baby, I can't see no reason why
I mistreated my baby, I can't see no reason why
Anytime I think about her, I just wring my hands and cry

Wonder could I bear apologize, or would she fix a fight with me,
I wonder Hmmmmmm, would the little girl fix a fight with me
She's a kindhearted woman, sweet as a girl friend can be

Hmm, baby, I may be right or wrong
Hmm, baby do you think, I may be right ay wrong
Watch your close friend, girl, then your enemies can't do you harm

When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side
When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side
You gotta give her all your spare time, love and treat her right