When you got a good friend that will stay right by your side
When you got a good friend that will stay right by your side
Give her all of your spare time love and treat her right

I mistreated my baby and I can't see no reason why
I mistreated my baby and I can't see no reason why
Every time I think about it I just wring my hands and cry

Mm, hmm, babe, I may be right ay wrong
Babe its your opinion oh I may be right ay wrong
Watch your close friend baby then your enemies can do you no harm

When you got a good friend that will stay right by your side
When you got a good friend that will stay right by your side
Give her all of your spare time love and treat her right (yeah, she's a woman)