My oh my, time sure flies
I like what you've done to your hair
I've been fine yeah, these boys are mine

That must be your little girl there

Some friendships grow distant with time

And it's no wonder Emily, so much can change
We're too far to visit, too busy to write
But a closeness between us remains


Best friends are made through smiles and tears
And sometimes that fades over miles and years

But I knew right away when I saw you again
Emily, we'll always be friends


I still sing now and then
Mostly at weddings for friends
And I just bet you still get

A yearning to paint now and then

They tore down our whole street, now there's a bank

Where the house was we shared back in school
Remember we both have each other to thank
For all the boyfriends we're not married to


Best friends are made through smiles and tears
And sometimes that fades over miles and years

But I knew right away when I saw you again
Emily, we'll always be friends


'Stay as you are and you'll go far'
You signed my yearbook
'Don't forget me when you're a big star'


We can't stay, it's getting late
And they said not to let you get tired

We'll just be up the street
The number's right here by your side


Oh no, it's no trouble
I don't want to hear how all this changes my plans
I'll see you tomorrow

Call me tonight Emmy, please let me do what I can

Best friends are made through smiles and tears

And sometimes that fades over miles and years
But I knew right away when I saw you again
Emily, we'll always be friends