I made a new friend.
Funny how it happened,
On the same day I fell in love with you.
He just happened along,
I recognized his face, so sad and drawn,
He stands beside me now, while you go home to her.

My buddy's really somethin',
He makes me feel like I can break through walls.
Then he'll just turn around and watch me as I fall.
But he gives me life,
When I feel like I'm dying.
He holds me so tightly, when I see your light go out.

My love, you don't seem to understand,
The longer you can go on holding someone, someone else's hand,
The closer I get to Mr. Jealousy,
And I don't know if he'll let me go.

I made a new friend,
It's not that funny in the end.
He's moving right into the place I was saving for you.
Hurry up and make up your mind.
Or maybe it's too late this time.
I can't tell the difference now between you and this friend of mine.

My love, you don't seem to understand,
The longer you can go on holding someone, someone else's hand,
The closer I get to Mr. Jealousy,
And I don't know if he'll let me go.

I made a new friend.
It's not that funny in the end.
He's moving right into the place I had for you.
Hurry up and make up your mind,
Or maybe it's too damn late this time.
There is no difference now between you and this friend of mine.

Friend of mine.
Mr. Jealousy is so unkind.