He was a friend of mine He was a friend of mine
Never had no money to pay for his fine He was a friend of mine
He died on the road He died on the road
Never had no money to pay for his boardHe was a friend of mine

He never done no wrong He never done no wrong
He was just a poor boy, a long way from home He was a friend of mine
I stole away and cried I stole away and cried
I never had no money and I can't be satisfied He was a friend of mine

When I hear his name I just can't keep from crying He was a friend of mine