[Verse 1]
The one I seek when I'm in trouble once again
The one I've known a lifetime, the one I call my friend
The kind of bastard that would tell me to my face
When I've had enough and it's time to go and puts me in my place

[Chorus]
If the skies come tumbling overhead
And I don't have you beside me anymore
Close the book, shut my eyes, I go to bed
Remembering the good times and don't cry about the sad

[Verse 2]
When the day breaks because it could not safely land
Then I call upon the one that doesn't dress up or pretend
There's too much value put on people and their fame
Living in this cardboard world with plastic as a name

[Chorus]
If the skies come tumbling overhead
And I don't have you beside me anymore
Close the book, shut my eyes, I go to bed
Remembering the good times and don't cry about the sad, no
'Cause if the skies, they come tumbling overhead
And I don't have you beside me anymore
Close the book, shut my eyes, I go to bed
Remembering the good times and don't whine, don't whine about the sad
[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
If the skies, they come tumbling overhead
And I don't have you beside me anymore
Close the book, shut my eyes, I go to bed
Remembering the good times and don't whine about, don't whine about the sad
('Cause if the skies come tumbling overhead) 'Cause if the skies are tumbling, then we'll abide and have a drink
(And I don't have you beside me anymore) Before there's nothing anymore, oh no
(I close the book, I shut my eyes, I go to bed) I close the book, I shut my eyes, I spill my guts, won't tell you lies
(Remembering the good times, don't cry) I'm begging you please

[Outro]
The one I seek when I'm in trouble once again
The one I've known a lifetime
The one I call my friend