Loyal friends

All my loyal friends ain’t so loyal now Terry got that settlement and took a different route He’s talkin’ ‘bout Gary like they go way back We heard his name twice, and that’s a generous fact --- Me and Dave and Kev been there all the way But he cashed that check and forgot our names Now it’s golf and steak and high-class rounds While the real ones are still stuck in town --- We gave him rides when his truck broke down Drove him to the store and back around Slipped him some gas when his wallet was bare Now Gary’s swingin’ clubs like he's always been there --- Chorus: Terry says “Gary’s loyal, he's stood by me” (Yeah, maybe once at a bonfire in 2003) But we dug up his yard just to bring him some water Now he’s buyin’ polos like he’s some shot-caller All my loyal friends ain’t so loyal now --- We sweated and cussed in that summer sun Diggin’ up his lawn ‘til the job was done New tank in place, and the pipes all tight But I guess Gary made the cut that night --- He’s buyin’ wedges and learnin’ the swing Gary’s in the cart while we did the real thing He said, “Gary’s been there through thick and thin” But he couldn’t even spell that man’s last name then --- Chorus: We fixed his life with dirt on our hands But he calls up Gary when he makes a few grand Now he’s on the green while we’re patchin’ the past I guess “loyalty” fades when you’re spendin’ fast All my loyal friends ain’t so loyal now --- Bridge: Now we ain’t askin’ for a cut or a prize Just maybe a thanks — not a pack of lies You don’t build brotherhoods on payouts and fame But I guess that check washed out the names --- Final Chorus: So cheers to Gary, in that shiny golf cart May your backswing last and your loyalty start Me, Dave, and Kev — we ain’t holdin’ a grudge But we’ll be right here next time he needs a nudge All my loyal friends ain’t so loyal now Yeah, all my loyal friends just forgot how ---