The song was written as a tribute to Otto Hinsche, father of Billy Hinsche and father in law of Carl Wilson, Dennis’s brother. Otto had died in Dennis’s arms. Dennis described this song as a “happy farewell.” It was played at Dennis’s funeral in 1964.
Farewell my friend
My beautiful friend
Farewell
You take the high road
And I'll take the low road
And we'll meet again
Farewell my friend
I love you
In a funny way
You take the high road
I'll take the low road
And we will meet again
Farewell my friend
Oh, I want to see you again, oh farewell
Oh, I want to see you again, farewell
Oh, I'm on the mountain again, oh farewell
Oh, I want to see you again, oh my friend
Oh, that's when I'll see you again, farewell
Oh, I want to see you again
Farewell My Friend was written by Dennis Wilson.
Farewell My Friend was produced by Gregg Jakobson & Dennis Wilson.
Dennis Wilson released Farewell My Friend on Mon Aug 22 1977.