While siting at home Talking to the Lord Some old hypocrite Has cast your name abroad But you take it to the Lord He will give you a reward Please don't take evrybody to be your friend I said don't, don't take everybody for your friend Oooh don't, don't take everybody to be your friend You just bear this in mind A true friend is hard to find Please don't take everybody to be your friend Some will cause you to weep Some will cause you to moan Some will gain your confidence And cause you to lose your home You just bear this in mind A true friend is hard to find Please, don't take everybody to be your friend I said don't don't take everybody for your friend Oooh don't don't take everybody to be your friend You just bear this in mind Good friend is hard to find Please don't take everybody to be your friend