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Bob Dylan - He Was a Friend of Mine (Studio Outtake - 1961 - Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Vocals
Chris Austopchuk
Chris Austopchuk
Conductor
Nicky Lindeman
Nicky Lindeman
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jeff Rosen
Jeff Rosen
Compilation Producer
John Hammond
John Hammond
Producer
Diane Lapson
Diane Lapson
Assistant Producer
Debbie Sweeney
Debbie Sweeney
Assistant Producer
Vickie Mathis
Vickie Mathis
Assistant Producer
Margarita Miller
Margarita Miller
Assistant Producer
Irene Provisiero
Irene Provisiero
Assistant Producer
Kathi Kathi
Kathi Kathi
Assistant Producer
Sam Sam
Sam Sam
Assistant Producer
Lauren Oliver
Lauren Oliver
Assistant Producer
Mark Wilder
Mark Wilder
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine
Every time I think about him now
Lord, I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause he was a friend of mine
[Verse 2]
He died on the road
He died on the road
He never had enough money
To pay his room or board
And he was a friend of mine
[Verse 3]
I stole away and cried
I stole away and cried
'Cause I never had too much money
And I never been quite satisfied
And he was a friend of mine
[Verse 4]
He never done no wrong
He never done no wrong
A thousand miles from home
And he never harmed no one
And he was a friend of mine
[Verse 5]
He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine
Every time I hear his name
Lord, I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause he was a friend of mine
Written by: Bob Dylan

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