Emmylou Harris - Billy Tyler lyrics

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(Emmylou Harris, Chas Hodges)

Emmylou Harris & Albert Lee

Billy's lady told him let this be understood

Somethin' better happen soon things don't look to good

Tired of savin' pennies tryin' to make ends meet

While next Monday afternoon gonna be out in the street.

Billy thought it over he said with a smile

Everything will be alright just a little while

Gotta get down to it pack my things and go

He put on his tennis shoes walked out into the snow.

Oh Billy Tyler do you remember what you said

Does your conscience get you when you’re lyin' in your bed?

Does it make you sorry for the things that you've done?

Do you feel repentance on the tip of your tongue?

Did you have to grab your things and run?

--- Instrumental ---

She received a postcard sad for her that way

Said I found myself a job here at white sand bay

Sendin' you some money so that you can eat

Everything will be alright soon be back on my feet.

Oh Billy Tyler do you remember what you said

Does your conscience get you when you’re lyin' in your bed?

Does it make you sorry for the things that you've done?

Do you feel repentance on the tip of your tongue?

Did you have to grab your things and run?...