My Buddy
Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra Lyrics


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Life is a book that we study
Some of its leaves bring a sigh
There it was written by a buddy
That we must part, you and I

Nights are long since you went away
I think about you all through the day
My buddy, my buddy
Nobody quite so true

Miss your voice, the touch of your hand
Just long to know that you understand
My buddy, my buddy
Your buddy misses you

Miss your voice, the touch of your hand
Just long to know that you understand
My buddy, my buddy
Your buddy misses you





Your buddy misses you, yes I do

Overall Meaning

The song My Buddy by Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra is a touching tribute to a lost friend. The opening lyrics acknowledge the sadness of parting ways with someone close, and describe life as a book that we study. Some pages of the book bring us to tears, and one of those pages was written by the buddy who had to part ways. The following lyrics express the loneliness and longing for the departed friend. Nights are long and thoughts of the friend occupy the singer's mind throughout the day. The chorus repeats the words "My buddy, my buddy / Nobody quite so true" to emphasize the depth of the friendship.


The second stanza repeats the sentiment of missing the friend's voice and touch, and longing for a mutual understanding that was once shared. The final chorus again repeats the same lines, but this time with a sad and poignant twist. The phrase "Your buddy misses you" takes on new meaning, as the lyrics shift the focus from the singer's perspective to the perspective of the departed friend. The loss is mutual, and the final line "yes I do" is a heartbreaking reminder of the singer's eternal longing for the friend.


Overall, My Buddy is a simple and sincere tribute to a lost friend. Its lyrics are filled with nostalgia and regret, but they also remind us of the importance of cherishing the people we love while we still have the chance.


Line by Line Meaning

Life is a book that we study
Life is a learning experience


Some of its leaves bring a sigh
Some experiences are sad


There it was written by a buddy
But, we have friends who stand by us


That we must part, you and I
Although, we must say goodbye to each other


Nights are long since you went away
Without you, every night feels longer than it is


I think about you all through the day
My thoughts never leave you throughout the day


My buddy, my buddy
You were such a great friend


Nobody quite so true
I've never had such a trustworthy friend like you


Miss your voice, the touch of your hand
I long for the comfort of your presence


Just long to know that you understand
I want you to know that you will always be understood by me


Your buddy misses you
I miss you, dear friend


Miss your voice, the touch of your hand
I want to feel your voice and touch again


Just long to know that you understand
I want you to know that I understand you completely


Your buddy misses you
I miss your companionship, dear friend


Your buddy misses you, yes I do
My longing for you never fades away




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS KAHN, WALTER DONALDSON

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@ingridlouw4840

Wheels You belong to my
heart Tennesee Waltz Never on Sunday and some moŕe I always wished to hear again....

Couldn't get for years.
This is so special....
Tank you Sincerely.
Compliments,
Louw.
South Africa.



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Wheels - 00:03:46
Blue Tango - 00:05:49
Chopsticks - 00:08:38
Come September - 00:11:01
Never On Sunday - 00:13:31
Aloha Oe - 00:16:04
Eine Reise Ins Gluck - 00:18:11
Mexicali Rose - 00:20:24
Tennessee Waltz - 00:22:13
You Belong To My Heart - 00:24:29
La Paloma - 00:26:27
Raunchy - 00:28:52
Red River Valley - 00:31:05
Wooden Heart - 00:33:32
A Swingin Safari - 00:35:40
Hawaiiian War Chant - 00:37:58
Ojos Espanoles - 00:39:45
Silver Threads Among - 00:42:21
Till I Waltz Again With You - 00:44:37
Una Paloma Blanca - 00:46:52
Blue Hawaii - 00:49:38
Blueberry Hill - 00:51:39
Chapel By The Sea - 00:53:34
Cimarron - 00:55:41
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - 00:58:21
Moonlight And Roses - 01:00:09
One Love One Heartache - 01:02:28
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Yours - 01:11:36
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Blue Moon - 01:49:39
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Ebbtide - 01:54:07
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Is beautiful. Thank you for the list.

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Excellent collection of tunes by Billy Vaughan. Thanks Marcos

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Nice music. I like it. Memories

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Música alegre bonita grata dulces Recuerdos Gracias a todas las personas que hacen posibles estos bellos momentos y a Dios por consederles esos Dones maravlloso

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Tu esa persona que estas leyendo esto, Dios te bendiga ❤

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