Hello, old friend, how long has it been
Since we last saw each other's funny grins
Since we last spoke of life and love
And gave each other a friendly shove
From what I see, everything's well
You have found someone, I can tell
It's there in your bright, beaming smile
Let me just catch my breath a while
My heart beats fast, I've seen you at lastI missed you, old friend, but this here now's the endYou've finally found all the love and caringBut you see, it's not my hand you're holdingDid I tell you 'bout the day we met
You unwittingly made me work up a sweat
I had hoped you wouldn't notice it
In love, I was so out of it
You stirred my soul at each encounter
Piqued my interest at each banter
Kept me on my toes for quite some time
You let me love you and that is your crime
My heart beats fast, I've seen you at last
I missed you, old friend, but this here now's the end
You've finally found all the love and caring
But you see, it's not my hand you're holdingThis may not be the perfect time to say this
but this ain't something you'd wanna miss
I love you, old friend, I thought you knew
I can love you more than he could ever do
My heart beats fast, I've seen you at last
I missed you, old friend, but this here now's the end
You've finally found all the love and caring
But you see, it's not my hand you're holding- completed January 27, words and music by Kokum