Woman You Have Been A Friend To Me
Bobby Bare Lyrics


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I appreciate the coffee that you made I appreciate the shelter of your roof
I'll pay you back someday for all the kindness and all the other liberties I took
Although I cannot say that I have loved you I won't forget how good it was to be
Among the people you call little darling hey woman you have been a friend to me
Woman you have been a friend to me and somewhere down the line I'll drink a toast
To the lady who encouraged me to try and took me in when I was down and broke
I hope that life holds many thrills for you and there are great big apples on your tree
I'm sorry that I could't give you more than thanks
But woman you have been a friend to me woman you have been a friend to me





Overall Meaning

In Bobby Bare's song "Woman You Have Been a Friend to Me," the singer expresses his gratitude towards a woman who has been a friend to him. He appreciates her for the coffee she made and the shelter of her roof. He acknowledges that he has taken liberties with her, but promises to pay her back someday for all her kindness. Although he cannot say that he has loved her, he won't forget how good it was to be among the people she calls "little darling." The singer then toasts to the lady who encouraged him to try and took him in when he was down and broke. He hopes that life holds many thrills for her and apologizes that he couldn't give her more than thanks.


The song showcases the importance of friendship and the impact it can have on one's life. It also acknowledges the sacrifices that friends make for each other and how grateful we should be for them.


Line by Line Meaning

I appreciate the coffee that you made
I am grateful for the coffee you brewed for me.


I appreciate the shelter of your roof
I am also grateful for the roof you provided for me.


I'll pay you back someday for all the kindness and all the other liberties I took
I promise to repay you someday for everything you have done for me and for all the times I have taken advantage of your kindness.


Although I cannot say that I have loved you
Even though I may not have romantic feelings for you,


I won't forget how good it was to be among the people you call little darling
I will never forget how nice it was to be welcomed into your social circle.


Hey woman you have been a friend to me
Thank you for being such a good friend to me.


Woman you have been a friend to me and somewhere down the line I'll drink a toast
You truly have been a great friend to me, and someday in the future, I will raise my glass and toast to you.


To the lady who encouraged me to try and took me in when I was down and broke
This toast is for the woman who inspired me to keep trying, and who took care of me when I had nothing.


I hope that life holds many thrills for you and there are great big apples on your tree
I wish for you to experience many exciting things in life, and to have an abundant harvest of success and happiness.


I'm sorry that I could't give you more than thanks
I apologize that I cannot give you more than just my gratitude.


But woman you have been a friend to me woman you have been a friend to me
You truly have been an exceptional friend to me, and I am grateful for you.




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