Went to see Richard Thompson in concert with Colin. As we went our separate ways, I said "I'm going home to write a song called Long Ago Friends". I woke up next morning and this was the result. I cried when I heard it after recording. I still do!.
Lyrics
Long Ago Friends
Hello my long ago friends
I hoped you’d stay until the bitter end
My long ago friends
You all went away so young
Before your beautiful song could be sung
So this one’s just for you
Long ago friends
You’re forever on my mind
Long ago friends
Sweet thoughts of you will never ever die
Solo
Long ago friends
You’re forever on my mind
Long ago friends
Sweet thoughts of you will never die
So goodnight my long ago friends
I’ll lift a glass to you again
But tonight I’ll sleep with the angels
My long ago friends
Yes tonight I’ll sleep with the angels
My long ago friends