Story Behind The Song

It takes courage to be a True friend - a rare, precious thing - and one of life's greatest treasures.

Song Description

It takes courage to be a True friend - a rare, precious thing - and one of life's greatest treasures.

Lyrics

My True Friend

VERSE 1
Sometimes when you talk to me it makes me so damn mad
Things you say that push my buttons, get me feelin' bad
I start thinkin' "Who is she to say such things to me?"
"My friend should be supportin' me, not givin' the third degree!"

VERSE 2
Later I get over it, I sit down to reflect
There's some truth in those harsh words of yours I do expect
It would take less effort for you to simply walk away
But despite the flak I give you back, you say what you have to say

CHORUS 1
My true friend, all the time
If everyone had a friend like you we would all be doin' fine
Someone with the courage to talk straight and clear and plain
In a world where honesty is going down the drain, you remain
My true friend

VERSE 3
It's easier to let someone go on their foolish way
Than speak up and risk their wrath for which you'll have to pay
Even as their heart down deep inside is crying out
"Help me, please, wake up, my friend, cause I'm goin' down!"

BRIDGE
We crash our heads against the wall, we fall and complain
With no clue we start the whole thing over again
Till someone strong enough pulls us back to the ground
You are blessed if you've got someone like that around

VERSE 4
Manny called me from the mountains, things had gotten rough
I didn't call him back 'cause I was caught up in my stuff
The last chance came for him and me to say what should be said
Now it's too late, but I'll never make that same mistake again

CHORUS
My true friend, all the time
If everyone had a friend like you we would all be doin' fine
Someone with the courage to talk straight and clear and plain
In a world where honesty is goin' down the drain
And I need the truth and nothin' else to keep me sane, you remain
My true friend
Thank you, my true friend