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[Verse]
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And now I have to say "Goodbye" to the best friend I've ever known
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The years have slowly passed him by, now God has called him home
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The times we shared together as we laughed and sang and played
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   Just remember, my old friend, you're just a thought away

[Verse]
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When I think back to how we met - so many years ago
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And all the good times that we had - and how the beer did flow
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Telling stories at the bar of Ireland far away
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   Just remember, my old friend, you're just a thought away

[Chorus]
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You're just a thought away from me - you're just a thought away
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And I just thought I'd like to say - you're just a thought away

[Verse]
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I see you struggle now my friend, both tired and so afraid
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I wish that I could ease your pain and make it all go away
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You've been a special friend to me, and I can only say
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   Just remember, my old friend, you're just a thought away

[Chorus]
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You're just a thought away from me - you're just a thought away
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And I just thought I'd like to say - you're just a thought away

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[Verse]
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And now your journey has begun, your road is just ahead
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You know that I will think of you each night before my bed
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And I will travel down that road to meet you there someday
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   Just remember, my old friend, you're just a thought away

[Chorus]
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You're just a thought away from me - you're just a thought away
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And I just thought I'd like to say - you're just a thought away

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And I just thought I'd like to say - you're juuuust a thoooouuught awaaaaaaaaaaay
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