I saw Kenny Rogers on Friday night. He played all the hit songs, of course. But his finale was perfection – a lesser known tune entitled “You Can’t Make Old Friends.” It was dedicated to a 50-year friendship that he had with Dolly Parton.
During the song, I was reminded of Kenny’s genius – how the Gods have blessed him. How a golden voice was put in the body of a common man. How he gave praise to the GIFT. In short, I saw a GREAT MAN.
Do you have somebody special in your life? Somebody that’s been at your side for decades? Do you honor and cherish them?
I hope you enjoy this video…I hope it touches your heart the way it touches mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chBNBzE35EI
You Can’t Make Old Friends
What will I do when you are gone?
Who’s gonna tell me the truth?
Who’s gonna finish the stories I start,
The way you always do?When somebody knocks at the door,
Someone new walks in.
I will smile and shake their hands,
but you can’t make old friends.You can’t make old friends
Can’t make old friends
It was you and me, since way back when.
But you can’t make old friends.How will I sing when you are gone?
Cause it wont sound the same.
Who will join in on those harmony parts,
When I call your name?You can’t make old friends
Can’t make old friends
It was you and me, since way back when.
But you can’t make old friends.When Saint Peter opens the gate,
And you come walking in.
I will be there just waiting for you.
Cause you can’t make old friends
Cause you can’t make old friends.When I am out on the stage all alone
And I hear the music begin.
We all know the show must go on.
But you can’t make old friends.You can’t make old friends.
Can’t make old friends
And you and me, will be young again.
You can’t make old friends.You and me, will be together again.
Cause we both know, we will still be old friends.You can’t make old friends
Not the way we have always been.
Major Styles 