I have a friend who is dear to me,

My sorrows she can always see,

She lifts me up when I am down,

And tries to take away my frown.

Her friendship never falters as each day passes,

When I feel I’ve been down on her I can rely,

Thank you Lord for my dear Joan,

And the comfort of her home.

There’s no one else will ever do,

Although I roam the whole world through,

We’ll be together come what may,

Till God calls us on that certain day.