Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Eric Clapton
Canonical path: /eric-clapton/hello-old-friend
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Hello Old Friend
Read Hello Old Friend lyrics by Eric Clapton on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Hello Old Friend
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As I am strolling down the garden path,
I saw a flower glowing in the dark.
It looked so pretty and it was unique;
I had to bend down just to have a peek.
Hello old friend,
It's really good to see you once again.
Hello old friend,
It's really good to see you once again.
I saw you walking underneath the stars;
I couldn't stop 'cause I was in a car.
I'm sure the distance wouldn't be too far
If I got out and walked to where you are.
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An old man passed me on the street today;
I thought I knew him but I couldn't say.
I stopped to think if I could place his frame.
When he tipped his hat I knew his name.
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Eric Clapton performs "Hello Old Friend", and this lyric page sits inside the Eric Clapton catalog on LyroVerse.
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