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I have a friend

She's just a friend

 I tried to comfort and defend

 I gave her what you might call advice

 But nothing like that comes without a price

 The rumour was a cruel surprise

 And she dissolved before my eyes

 .................................................[G/f#].....

I offered my hand and hers and mine entwined

 I thought about back then when I wished that she had been mine

 ..................................[G/f#].....

There's no use in shedding any tears

 He's no good to you the way he is

........[G/f#].....................

He's beyond forgiving and believing

 Half of his heart is torn like paper

 ..................................[G/f#]......

It's sweet as the syrup from the maple

 But that's not the part of him you're leaving