Clark, Guy - Old Friends Lyrics

I always hear John Prine mentioned in the same breath as Guy. Good as Prine is, he's nowhere near Guy.

I agree. I come from a family of Prone worshippers, and while I like a lot his songs, Guy is in another league. Something about the soulfulness. John Prine is more cerebral and cynical.

I don't think so.

It's like when you're making conversation
And you're trying not to scream
And you're trying not to tell 'em
You don't care what they mean
And you're really feeling fragile
And you really can't get home
And you really feel abandoned
But you want to be alone

Chorus
Old Friends they shine like diamonds
Old Friends you can always call
Old Friends Lord you can't buy 'em
You know it's Old Friends after all

And when the house is empty
And the lights begin to fade
And there's nothing to protect you
Except the window shade
And it's hard to put your finger
On the thing that scares you most
And you can't tell the difference
Between an angel and a ghost

The Greatest Of All Time. There's nobody out there right now that even comes close.

JOHNNY CASH.