Hello, Dear Friend lyrics

Hello, my friend, it's nice to hear your voice I wouldn't call, but I just had no choice Everything's fine, I thought you'd like to know My friends still come around, but work's a little slow Hello, my friend, just drop by if you can We'll have a talk, I'm sure you'll understand How about lunch just any afternoon? I'll cook, you'll bring the wine, let's get together soon Hello, my friend, it really has been nice You're always there when I need some advice Talk about me, I told you work was slow My friends still come around, I thought you'd like to know