FRIENDS OF SILVER AND GOLD
Verse 1
When the table full and the pockets overflow,
Many people gather, many faces show.
They laugh with you loudly, they call you their own,
But when the money disappears, you're standing all alone.
Chorus
Wealth attracts many friends, that's what they say,
But when the riches fade, they all drift away.
The poor man cries out, but few will remain,
True friends are revealed in the sunshine and rain.
Verse 2
Some love the blessing, but not the heart,
They stay for the banquet, then quickly depart.
They praise you today when success is in sight,
But vanish tomorrow in the darkest night.
Chorus
Wealth attracts many friends, that's what they say,
But when the riches fade, they all drift away.
The poor man cries out, but few will remain,
True friends are revealed in the sunshine and rain.
Bridge
Jehovah sees the faithful, Jehovah knows the true,
The friend who stays beside you when the skies are gray and blue.
Silver may be lost, and gold may pass away,
But loyal love and friendship forever will stay.
Final Chorus
Wealth attracts many friends, but not every heart is real,
Time and trials reveal what people truly feel.
Though the poor may be deserted by those who loved gain,
Jehovah never leaves them, through joy and through pain.
Outro
Not every hand that waves is a hand that will stay,
Choose friends who walk beside you all along the way.