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1. He was a friend of mine
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   He was a friend of mine
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   Every time I think about him now
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   Lord I just can't keep from cryin'
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   'Cause he was a friend of mine

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2. He died on the road
   He died on the road
   He never had enough money
   To pay his room or board
   And he was a friend of mine
   
3. I stole away and cried
   I stole away and cried
   'Cause I never had too much money
   And I never been quite satisfied
   And he was a friend of mine

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4. He never done no wrong
   He never done no wrong
   A thousand miles from home
   And he never harmed no one
   And he was a friend of mine

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5. He was a friend of mine
   He was a friend of mine
   Every time I hear his name
   Lord I just can't keep from cryin'
   'Cause he was a friend of mine.

           G D F#mi Hmi D A7 D
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