Emmylou Harris Lyrics
"Billy Tyler"

(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?...