She walked out of the rain today
    in search of someone's hand to hold
    and, as an old friend, I took her in
    and waited to be told

    She spoke of love gone bad, you see
    I listened, as it said I should
    Her eyes brought back a thousand times
    just like I knew they would


         (CHORUS:)
         Oh, here I go again
           Just where I've been before
           ...a friend, and nothing more


    The tears, they grew much fewer now
    her body smelled of autumn's seed
    and in my shadows, I recall
    about a friend in need

    The fire smolders silently
    In blanket wrapped, she's sleeping now
    and with a kiss she'll give her thanks
    All friendship could allow

         (CHORUS)

--words & music by Michael Stanley