(Tom T. Hall)
I appreciate the coffee that you made
I appreciate the shelter of your roof
I`ll pay you back someday for all the kindness
And all the other liberties I took.
Although I cannot say that I have loved you
I won`t forget how good it was to be
Among the people you call little darling
Hey woman, you have been a friend to me.
Woman, you have been a friend to me
And somewhere down the line I`ll drink a toast
To the lady who encouraged me to try
And took me in when I was down and broke.
I hope that life holds many thrills for you
And there are great big apples on your tree
I`m sorry that I could`t give you more than thanks
But woman, you have been a friend to me.
Woman, you have been a friend to me...