(Ray Thomas and Nicky James)  A long time ago when we met you were lonely  I helped you forget life was solely only a wish to survive  and blood flows much thicker than wine  friends who give up their time to be near you  sing you a song just to cheer you  you will be rich in the end  brother now you've got a friend  Life hurries by in the wink of an eye  almost without meaning  days speeding past like the wind hard to grasp  no wonder you're bleeding  friendship is needed today  or tomorrow is empty and we need each other please stay  For your only hope is together  we'll live in much calmer weather  and we'll make a beautiful blend  brother now you've got a friend  Friends who give up their time to be near you  sing you their songs just to cheer you  you will be rich in the end  brother now you've got a friend  ------------------------------------------------------------