Written by Louvin/Louvin. My buddies tell me that I should've waited. They say I'm missing a whole world of fun. But I still love them and I sing with pride. I like the Christian life. I won't lose a friend by heeding God's call. For what is a friend who'd want you to fall. Others find pleasure in things I despise. I like the Christian life. My buddies shun me since I turned to Jesus. They say I'm missing a whole world of fun. I live without them and walk in the light. I like the Christian life. I won't lose a friend by heeding God's call. For what is a friend who'd want you to fall. Others find pleasure in things I despise. I like the Christian life. I like the Christian life.