Just when every ray of hope was gone I should have known that you would come along I can't believe I ever doubted you my old friend the blues Another lonely night a nameless town If sleep don't take me first you'll come around Cause I know I can always count on you my old friend the blues Lovers leave and friends will let you down But you're the only sure thing that I've found No matter what I do I'll never lose my old friend the blues [ steel ] Lovers leave and friends... Just let me hide my weary heart in you my old friend the blues