Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
I can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter in your life is through
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends
With the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you live in
Is the strength that now you show
But we'll keep you close (really really close!)
As alsways (promise?)
It won't even seem you've gone
(Do we really gotta go?)
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
(I'm feeling better already!)
[2x:]
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends
Oh, a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends
(Speaking:)
Bob:
It's been great out here with you Larry, even though neither of us have showered for five days. I'm glad we're going home now.
Larry:
Yeah, I miss my mattress, and my boxspring.
Friends debuted on Michael W Smiths first record, released by Reunion Records in 1983. It was called Michael W. Smith Project. Michael wrote all the music and wife Debbie wrote the lyrics.