© Words & Music by Neil Diamond and Alan Lindgren
1980 Stonebridge Music (ASCAP)

I have loved this song since the first time I heard it sung by Neil Diamond.  I believe that every artist is ultimately called to worship and even those who don’t know that yet, sometimes write a song that has amazing vertical direction. This song for me is a prayer of thanks to Jesus for being such an incredible friend. It’s also gratitude for some of the brothers who walk closely with me; Gerald, Joe, Herb, Dean, Brian, Philip, Irv, Tom, Travis, & Tommy B.

Hello again, hello
Just called to say, ‘Hello
I couldn’t sleep at all tonight
And I know it’s late
But I couldn’t wait

Hello, my friend, hello
Just called to let you know
I think about you every night
When I’m here alone
And you’re there at home
Hello

Maybe it’s been crazy
And maybe I’m to blame
But I put my heart above my head
We’ve been through it all
And you loved me just the same
When I don’t feel you there
I just need to hear

Hello, my friend, hello
It’s good to need you so
It’s good to love you like I do
And to feel this way
When I hear you say
Hello

Hello, my friend, hello
Just called to let you know
I think about you every night
And I know it’s late
But I couldn’t wait
Hello

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Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar:  Dave Hensman
Acoustic bass:  Dave Olson
Acoustic & Electric guitars, Dobro:  Brian Thiessen