Friends Are Friends Forever

Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
I can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter in your life is through

But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

With the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you live in
Is the strength that now you show

But we'll keep you close (really really close!)
As alsways (promise?)
It won't even seem you've gone
(Do we really gotta go?)
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
(I'm feeling better already!)

[2x:]
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

Oh, a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

(Speaking:)
Bob:
It's been great out here with you Larry, even though neither of us have showered for five days. I'm glad we're going home now.

Larry:
Yeah, I miss my mattress, and my boxspring.