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Hello Old Friend
                                  Eric Clapton


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As I was strolling down the garden park


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I saw a flower glowing in the dark


                                               
                                               
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It looked so pretty and it was unique

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I had to bend down just to have a peek


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          Bm                Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

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It's really good to see you once again

          Bm                Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

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It's really good to see you once again


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Saw you walking underneath the stars

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Couldn't stop 'cause I was in a car


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I'm sure the distance wouldn't be too far

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If I got out and walked to where you are


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Hello old friend (hello old friend)

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It's really good to see you once again

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Hello old friend (hello old friend)

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It's really good to see you once again


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Organ Solo guitar work:

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An old man passed me on the street today


                    
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I thought I knew him but I couldn't say


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I stopped to think if I could place his frame


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When he tipped his hat I knew his name


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          Bm                Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

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It's really good to see you once again

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Hello old friend (hello old friend)

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It's really good to see you once again


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Organ Solo guitar work:

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          Bm                Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

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It's really good to see you once again

          Bm                Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

     c              D            G
It's really good to see you once again


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Outro:

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