"My Friend"

(Copyright 1999 Sherri Gough)

This song is dedicated to all my friends everywhere, especially those at Brentwood Hills Church of Christ, who constantly inspire me.

Verse 1:

How did I come to know you; was it just by chance

Or is it something deeper that we don't understand

I know I believe that the Father above

Has given us these gifts called friendship and love

Chorus:

You are my friend; you know me through and through

And I thank God for the friend I have in you

You've grown to be a special part of me

And as we make these memories

I'll hold you in my heart and love you because you are my friend

Verse 2:

A newborn baby child cries in your arms

And we rejoice together with gladness in our hearts

Isn't this the way it's intended to be

We feel each other's joy; bear each other's burdens in love

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:

And oh...as time goes on

Near or far this love will stay strong

And all these memories will be with us all along...

Repeat Chorus

Yes, I'll hold you in my heart and love you because you are my friend