He's closer to me than most people I know, easier to love than many
His real name is Benjamin, and I just called him Benny
On those days when I was feeling tired and lonely, my troubles were getting me down
Those heavy days seemed a little bit lighter, just having Benny around

Benjamin, we were the best of friends, and I hope that our friendship never ends
Benjamin, we were the closest thing to love I know. Oh, Benjamin, I hate to see you go
All those walks in the park, or fishing at dawn, lying around in the shade
They say a dog is a man's best friend, I believe that a better friend can be made

Benjamin died on a frosty morning, and as he looked up into my eyes, he seemed to say
Now don't be sad, don't you know a real friendship never dies
I cried, Benjamin, we were the best of friends, and I hope that our friendship never ends
Benjamin, we were the closest thing to love I know. Oh, Benjamin, I hate to see you go