[Verse 1]
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
Give her all of your spare time, love and treat her right

[Verse 2]
I mistreated my baby and I can't see no reason why
I mistreated my baby but I can't see no reason why
Every time I think about it, I just wring my hands and cry

[Verse 3]
Wonder could I bear apologize or would she sympathize with me
Mmm mmm mmm, would she sympathize with me
She's a brown skin woman, just as sweet as a girl friend can be

[Verse 4]
Mmm mmm, babe, I may be right ay wrong
Baby it's yo'why opinion, oh, I may be right ay wrong
Watch your close friend, baby, then your enemies can't do no harm

[Verse 1]
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
Give her all of your spare time, love and treat her right