Friend I let myself in Little bold exaggerated sigh I hoped you might Help my sorrow's din Bring out your breath of strife My friend Can you help me? Why did I drink From that devil's hand? Oh my friend Can you help me? Why did I drink From his hand? It's not easy It's not kind These things we turn to face It's not easy It's not kind These things we turn to face Oh my friend Can you help me? Why did I drink From the devil's hand? Oh my friend Can you help me? Why did I drink From his hand? Come take my hand We'll say goodbye Come take my hand We'll ride from here