Michael W. Smith V1 B C V2 C T [V1] Packing up the dreams God planted In the fertile(sp?) soil of you I can't believe the hopes He's granted Mean the chapter in you life is through [B] But we'll keep you close as always It won't even seen you've gone 'Cause our hearts in big and small ways Will keep the love that keeps us strong [C] And friends are friends forever If the Lord's the Lord of them And a friend will not say never 'Cause the welcome will not end Though it's hard to let you go In the Father's hands we know That a lifetime's not too long To live as friends [V2] And with the faith and love God's given Springing from the hope we know We will pray the joy you'll live in Is the strength that now you show [T] Though it's hard to let you go In the Father's hands we know That a lifetime's not too long To live as friends