I always remember when I was young
Through words, my father would say
Be kind to the people you meet in this life
And help them along on their way
For each has their trouble and their own can of woes
And each has a story to tell
A good wish, a smile, a kind word or two
Will help to brighten their day
Chorus:
Old friends are best
That's what the old folks say
When put to the test
Old friends are best
They'll stand by you come what may
Old friends are best
That's what the old folks say
When put to the test
Old friends are best
You'll be my old friend someday
(repeat)
New friends are fine but like a good wine
They only get better with age
In the blink of an eye and years, all go by
With every turn of life's page
Trouble and strife, we'll meet in this life
And we all must go on till the end
But in good times or bad, happy or sad
There is nobody like an old friend.
Chorus:
Old friends are best
That's what the old folks say
When put to the test
Old friends are best
They'll stand by you come what may
Old friends are best
That's what the old folks say
When put to the test
Old friends are best
You'll be my old friend someday
(repeat)