[Intro]

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My friend has gone, Oh Lord
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My friend has gone, Oh Lord
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My brother John, Oh Lord
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My friend has gone, Oh Lord

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My friend has gone, Oh Lord
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My friend has gone
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My brother John
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My friend has gone

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He was everyday with me
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Always smiling and singing a song
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He was my best company
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That was my friend John

G7
My friend has gone, Oh Lord
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My friend has gone
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My brother John
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My friend has gone

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Right before he passed away
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He said I should be strong
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To be kind, to be straight
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He would then follow me along

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My friend has gone, Oh Lord
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My friend has gone
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My brother John
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My friend has gone

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His head in my arms
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His thoughts in my mind
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His passions in my heart
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His dreams to realize

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My friend has gone, Oh Lord
 C7
My friend has gone
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My brother John
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My friend has gone