Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw_hd8g04rs&t=19s Key D [Intro]              [Verse 1] If I closed my eyes It doesn’t hurt quite so bad Cause tonight I just lost The best friend I ever had   You were a maverick Running all the way from New Orleans We’d tell stories ’round the campfire late at night When it was down to just you and me [Chorus] Good friend why did you have to go Just when I was getting to know you I’ll sing this song to show You were a good friend they don’t make ’em quite like you And in my memory you’ll always be a good good friend to me    [Verse 2]   You said I got a home boy   Haven’t seen it for so long   Said I’m going home boy My work is done I can feel it in my bones [Chorus] Good friend why did you have to go Just when I was getting to know you I’ll sing this song to show You were a good friend they don’t make ’em quite like you And in my memory you’ll always be a good good friend to me    [Solo] |    |    |    |    | | * * [Chorus] Good friend why did you have to go Just when I was getting to know you I’ll sing this song to show You were a good friend they don’t make ’em quite like you And in my memory you’ll always be a good-ood friend to me [Outro] And in my memory you’ll always be a good good friend to me