Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Although Nelson has never explained the song, some believe it’s a tribute to his old friend and producer Buddy Cannon, with whom Nelson wrote many songs.
[Chorus]
Laugh with me, buddy, jest with me, buddy
Don't let her get the best of me, buddy
Don't ever let me start feeling lonely
[Verse 1]
If I ever needed you, buddy
You know now I really do, buddy
Don't ever let me start feeling lonely
[Verse 2]
I cry at the least, little thing, buddy
And I'll die if you mention her name, buddy
[Chorus]
Talk to me, buddy, stay with me, buddy
Let's don't let her get away with it, buddy
Don't ever let me start feeling lonely
[Verse 3]
Let's talk about things as they were, buddy
Before I got mixed up with her, buddy
[Chorus]
Laugh with me, buddy, jest with me, buddy
Let's don't let her get the best of me, buddy
Don't ever let me start feeling lonely
Buddy was written by Willie Nelson.
Buddy was produced by Felton Jarvis & Chet Atkins.