Songwriters: EARLE, STEVE

Just when every ray of hope was gone 
I should have known that you [bad word] 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, [bad word] 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 

Just let me hide my weary heart in you 
My old friend the blues