Standard (EADGBE)

Verse 1

Hey buddy, wanna talk to you

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I got a friend in need, a friend indeed

I hear you got a few friends too

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Living up the stairs, to sell their wares

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And they don't care, 'cause they don't know that

Bridge

Ooooooh he's very

lovely

Ooooooh he's lost his

Verse 2

Women that he's ever had

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It sure is bad, can you make him glad?

Hey mister can you help him out

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Can you put him straight, before it gets too late

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And show him what it's all about

Chorus

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Verse 3

Hey mister where’d you get the dope?

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Which will it be, to pay the fee?

I guess that you can see from me

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So I'll be straight with you, I'll tell the truth

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A friend in need is just really me

Chorus

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Outro

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END

Personally transcribed for PIANO by OliThePianist – there’s not enough free piano music out there!