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  A long time ago when we met you were lonely

  I helped you forget life was solely only a wish to survive

  And blood flows much thicker than wine

  Friends who give up their time to be near you

  Sing you a song just to cheer you, you will be rich in the end

  Brother now you've got a friend

  Life hurries by in the wink of an eye almost without meaning

  Days speeding past like the wind hard to grasp no wonder you're bleeding

  Friendship is needed today

  Or tomorrow is empty and we need each other please stay

  For our only hope is together

  We'll live in much calmer weather, and we'll make a beautiful blend

  Brother now you've got a friend

  Friends who give up their time to be near you

  Sing you their songs just to cheer you, you will be rich in the end

  Brother now you've got a friend