Hello, Dear Friend

Hello, my friend, it's nice to hear your voice
I wouldn't call, but I just had no choice
Everything's fine, I thought you'd like to know
My friends still come around, but work's a little slow

Hello, my friend, just drop by if you can
We'll have a talk, I'm sure you'll understand
How about lunch just any afternoon?
I'll cook, you'll bring the wine, let's get together soon

Hello, my friend, it really has been nice
You're always there when I need some advice
Talk about me, I told you work was slow
My friends still come around, I thought you'd like to know