Just a Friend of Mine

He said, "Baby, what's your name? Are you new in this town? Since you walked in, things don't look the same How about sticking around?" The place was dark and the band played loud His voice sounded kind of dry He said, "Who's that guy with the funny smile?" She said, "He's just a friend of mine" Just a friend of mine Just a friend of mine They talked a little, drank a lot As the evening went by The place got crowded and the air too hot He said, "Let's go out for a while" The night was clear and the wind was soft As they walked side by side He said, "Who's that guy following us about?" She said, "He's just a friend of mine" Just a friend of mine Just a friend of mine He was nice and gentle, still rough enough To keep her satisfied She said, "Hold it, baby, it gets too much I feel like I'm gonna die" He took her home in the early mornin' She said, "Please do come inside" He said, "Who's that guy in the dressing gown?" She said, "He's just a friend of mine" Just a friend of mine Just a friend of mine He said, "Who's that guy in the dressing gown?" She said, "Baby, don't you mind He's just a friend, he' just a friend He's just a friend of mine"