Gather round girls you I grew up with my old friends that I used scuff with I need your tender words so kind You've all had your turn to cry but old friends stood closely by Friends of mine stand by me it's my time It's my time it's my time it's my time It's my time to cry oh oh oh it's my time to cry ah ah ah It's my time to cry yeah yeah yeah it's my time Gather round boys I used to to play house with Come here boys I first kissed on the mouth with I need you round me at this time You've all had your misty eyes but old friends stood by to dry Friends of mine stand by me it's my time It's my time... It's my time...