I walk alone in porterville
My thoughts are mixed
My body is ill
I see a girl on roller skates
And I think of you and how we met

The shooting stars didn't answer me
I don't even think they wanted to hear
I pack my bags and move on
Not knowing where I may have gone

I need a friend to help me up
I need a friend to hold my stuff
I need a word to hold me now
And make my soul to touch the sky

Went far enough on this dusty road
Felt a lot of pain and felt a lot of love
I'm not too young, but I'm not that old
I miss your warmth, I feel so cold

I need a friend to close the door
I need a friend to fill my heart
I need a bird in my backyard
To take our song around the world