TRY TO WIN A FRIEND
(Larry Gatlin)


Larry Gatlin - 1972
Dottie West - 1972





When it's over, really over
There ain't nothin' can start it over again
Pack your bags, leave, ain't no use to grieve
Though you've lost a lover, try to win a friend

The parting's easier when
There are smiles instead of tears
In your dreams you'll see that moment
Even if you live a million years
Shake hands goodbye then, for remember when
Though you've lost a lover, try to win a friend

Then go home and cry your eyes out
You'll only feel a little better
And try to keep your body busy
And let your mind forget him

When it's over, really over
There ain't nothin' can start it over again
Shake hands goodbye then, for remember when
Though you've lost a lover, try to win a friend
Though you leave behind a lover, leave behind a friend






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - February 2013)