I met him when I was very young
In playground times of laughter and fun
He was there when I learnt run,
This guy I met long ago.
He stood by me through thick and thin
Never left and never gave in
He helped me lose and helped me win
This guy I met long ago
We saw the world but came back again
Searched for a paradise I was already in
Wiped my tears returned my grin
This guy I met long ago
He was there in needles sting
Looked at me with eyes pinged
He said no we have alread been
This guy I met long ago
In drugged haze of early days
In lovers embrace and easy lays
Lonely nights careless days
This guy I met long ago
When death was better than living
When razors teeth were bidding
He was there but hidden
This guy I met long ago
He sits with me when I am all alone
Boiled kettle watching is my telephone
All these things that he has shown
This guy I met long ago
He knows me more than anyone can
He sees that I am merely a man
He knows I do the best that I can
This guy I met years ago
When death comes he will follow me
Pay the boatman cross the sea
He is myself and my destiny
This guy I met years ago.