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Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
Can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter in your life is through
Refrain:
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong


Chorus:
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
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
REFRAIN


CHORUS
...That a lifetime's not too long to live as friends


CHORUS (in Ab)
...That a lifetime's not too long to live as friends
No, a lifetime's not too long to live as friends