today you're their best friend

but believe me tomorrow

they don't even know your name

friendship is a word that has lost its meaning

and making friends a funny game



tell me why, tell me why

it's always been the same

tell me why, tell me why

hello and goodbye



they came without warning

they won't leave when you want it

you wish you could beam 'em away

but when you really need them

they will never appear

and if you ask them they will never stay



tell me why, tell me why

it's always been the same

tell me why, tell me why

hello and goodbye

hello and goodbye



it's always been the same

it's always been the same



I can see by your eyes

you thought they'll never go

but tell me please where are they now

remember me boy 'cause I told you so

but believe me you'll get through somehow



tell me why, tell me why

it's always been the same

tell me why, tell me why

hello and goodbye



hello and goodbye

yeah he yeah he yeah

hello and goodbye