[Grammar] Cousin conundrum

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suzieuda

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I was listening to a song and it had the following lyrics:

"I was a friend of your cousin"

Is this correct or should it be "I was a friend of your cousin's"?

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Raymott

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I was listening to a song and it had the following lyrics:

"I was a friend of your cousin"

Is this correct or should it be "I was a friend of your cousin's"?

Thanks!
You can say either.
 
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