Elton John

I want to be good, I want to be strong
But I treated him bad, Ive done him wrong
Ive taken his money, Ive given him hell
And he takes it all cause he knows me well
We can say what we mean and mean what we say
We dont like to mess around
But were there to pull each other up
When were falling down
Just like an old friend
Putting me on my feet again
Giving me back my pride then
Letting me go
Just like an old friend
Putting me in my place again
Giving me back my hope then
Letting me know that hes an old friend
I dont suffer no fools Ive testified
But he must be one for being by my side
Ive broken his heart
Ive shaken his tree
But still he doesnt want anything from a fool like me
We wont talk for a year or two
Maybe when we do we wont say much
Even so we know that out of mind is never out of touch
Were having a man-to-man
Dont want to get sentimental
But both of us understand
Well never have to say goodbye, just see you later
[ Old Friend Lyrics ]