A Stranger's Just A Friend Song Lyrics and Chords by Jim Reeves
A Stranger's Just A Friend
Recorded by Jim Reeves
Written by Gilbert Gibson
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If ever your life is
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lonely
If ever your feeling
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low
There's one thing you must
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remember
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stranger's just a
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friend you do not
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know
I'll pass along this way just one time
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only
A fleeting moment in eterni
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Why should I spend my life alone and
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lonely
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just a word of friendship is the key
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A warm smile can bring me
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love
A warm heart can make it
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grow
There's no need for being
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lonely
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stranger's just a
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friend you do not
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know
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No matter where you
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go of
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this you can be
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sure
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stranger's just a
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friend you do not
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know
FAQ
Who sang the the song A Stranger's Just A Friend?
- The song A Stranger's Just A Friend was sang by Jim Reeves.
Who is Jim Reeves?
- James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 - July 31, 1964) was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. Reeves died in the crash of his private airplane. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame.