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He was a friend of mine

He was a friend of mine

His killing had no purpose

 No reason, or rhyme

He was a friend of mine

He was in Dallas town

He was in Dallas town

From a sixth floor window

 A gunner shot him down

He died in Dallas town

He never knew my name

He never knew my name

Though I never met him

 I knew him just the same

 Oh, he was a friend of mine

Leader of a nation

 For such a precious time

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Oh, he was a friend of mine