I never had a closer friend than you
I never had such good times
As the ones we used to have together
You're the one I told my problems to
Who through the years remained true blue
No I never had a closer friend than you

But all good things must end
No use trying to pretend it isn't so
When it's time you gotta go
But I never had a better friend than you

I know it sounds a trifle odd
To those who've never had a dog
But I never had a closer friend than you

But all good things must end
No use crying for the dead
And that's a fact
All my tears won't bring you back
And I never had a better friend than you
No I'll never have a better friend than you