I never had a closer friend than you   I never had such good times as the ones we used to have together   You're the one I told my problems to   Throughout the years remained true blue   No I never had a closer friend than you      But all good things must end   No use trying to pretend it isn't so   When it's time you gotta go   But I never had a better friend than you      I know it sounds a trifle odd   To those who've never had a dog   But I never had a closer friend than you      But all good things must end   No use crying for the dead and that's a fact   All my tears won't bring you back   But I never had a better friend than you   No I'll never have a better friend than you