Jennings, Waylon - Billy Lyrics






Billy we've come along way together and through it all
You've been just like a brother to me
And Billy we've had our share of ups and downs
Froze our tails sleeping on the ground
When the jobs were few and far between.

We've been knocking around together so long
Singing them same old songs
Been out in the rain so long I swear we're shrinking
Billy lately I have done some thinking.

When I look back on our lives
We've sure had ourself a time
But you know it's been a wild world we traveled
And it's startin' to unravel.

We leave so many loose ends behind
We've been bucked off and kicked so many times
And the ground just keeps gettin' harder
Billy you know well as I we ain't gettin' no younger.

Billy another summer's come and gone
Now with winter coming on
I know we planned on heading south
But Billy I thought about it several days
And these words I'm about to say.

They don't taste good in my mouth
But there's someone who's waiting back home
Lord, if she'll still have me
Guess I'll be saying so long you go on without me.

Ain't no easy way of saying goodbye
So be sure and tell 'em all down in Texas I said hi...





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  1. w.... ....

    I played this over and over. Damn, Waylon was the best of all ever since I heard and watched him in 60's. So sad we will not see him picking that guitar as only he could & that hard driving voice that sounded as no other. A world with too much sadness. w

  2. F.... ....

    This song gives me chills and tears every time I listen to it.

  3. J.... M....

    Waylon is Gorgeous

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    Young'ns, this is what country music sounds like...

  5. T.... ....

    I think he was starting to cry at 3:58 when is voice changed. Past experience

  6. R.... F....

    I was 14 years old (I’m 56 now) when I first heard ole Waylon sing n from that day on the Beatles n Elvis didn’t mean a damn thing to me. Waylon’s up there with the greatest

  7. B.... B....

    Man we got it made, retire rich to Florida, man.

    No Billy,,, we blew it.

  8. P.... D....

    Everything Waylon sings is fantastic

  9. P.... C....

    My all time favorite singer. Never anyone like him or sings like he did.

  10. M.... M....

    Come on BiLLY lets go brother......😢😢

  11. s.... m....

    Damn I miss Ol’ Waylon, and real country music, this new stuff they call country, they can keep it. There will never be another Waylon. RIP Hoss.....

  12. D.... ....

    What kind of person gives a thumbs down to such a excellent song!

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    DylanDream especially to a song that hits home so hard

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    Bryant Frank You’re so right amen brother

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    an idiot

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    Can't be a human

  13. D.... M....

    The MAN that SONG THE REAL LIFE THAT I'VE LIVED ONLY WAYLON COULD
    SING IT HE'S THE BEST DEAD OR ALIVE !

  14. A.... M....

    Love & miss oh Waylon

  15. B.... M....

    I remember a day when the only people who had copies of this song was on 8 track or casset..I was a young stud then ...starting my military career. Enjoying this music from my childhood when my dad would take me hunting and this was playing in the old ford...ya...guess you could say a time never to be relived again

    B.... M....

    You sir,had an awesome childhood,sounds like!

  16. B.... M....

    The best of the best..

  17. k.... a....

    The greatest Waylon....you was so real

  18. A.... J....

    This song was written by Tony Joe White

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    Billy Joe Shaver wrote this!

  19. M.... S....

    Absolutely one of his best .

    M.... S....

    This song reminds me of my sister n I..God we sure had ourselves some times!! Shrs gone now but every time I hear this I think of her..God I miss her dearly...

    M.... S....

    @Renèe Combs Sorry for your loss, God Bless.

  20. E.... C....

    five dislikes are you kidding me some people have not lived life how sad

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    These are not humans

    E.... C....

    Can't imagine anyone not liking Waylon but then I am not fond of Billy Idol so we are all different.

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    Swatting or just pussyfooting

  21. N.... ....

    One of the best`s ever.Many compres this as a tribute to either Billy J.S. Buddy Holly  and so on, I do think that "this Billy" is a story about Waylon himself

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    Probably Willie Nelson influenced the song.

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    According to Waylon himself via his autobiography I read,the song is indeed written to billy Joe shaver

  22. o.... ....

    One of his best .

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    He is the best

  23. b.... a....

    I love this song it reminds me of a Larry McMurtry novel spanning 20 years!

  24. D.... M....

    heard this song first time back in 1980 on a tape that came with my new Oldsmobile Cutlass and the tape finally wore out. loved it then and still do.

  25. S.... M....

    Waylon is number 1

  26. S.... M....

    Waylon is number 1

  27. A.... S....

    Does anybody know what album that Billy is on.

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    +Amy Shirey I've Always Been Crazy

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    Patricia Braun

  28. D.... ....

    Damn! It made me cry like a girl. Now I have to beat up my baby brother to feel manly again.

  29. S.... S....

    I love this, thanks for sharing, great video

  30. R.... P....

    Great song and a wonderful vid to boot.

  31. S.... M....

    I will agree with his song Ladies Love Outlaws. I think is so good looking. I wished he would have done more songs with Hank Jr. They are wonderful. I wished they would make a movie on his life.Waylon will always be one of favour country singers. RIP in peace Waylon. I love you.

  32. A.... H....

    Waylon Forever!

  33. w.... m....

    This song sends chills down through my back...

  34. a.... ....

    Love this song! Love Waylon!

  35. I.... M....

    awesome ..............!!!!!!!!!!!!

  36. D.... ....

    Melancholy at its very best

  37. J.... M....

    Tony Joe White

  38. J.... M....

    Jamey Johnson

  39. T.... C....

    I love Waylon Jennings!

  40. x.... z....

    where the hell are you little fella

  41. R.... S....

    goll dang, damn good

  42. m.... ....

    love this song l love everything he sing great sing

  43. k.... ....

    two words...damn good...:)))

  44. b.... b....

    Waylon was and still is one of countries greatest. He truley was an outlaw. I really miss his music.

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    breebrowning1 browning I think Waylon was and still is the best. He will never be matched.

  45. p.... ....

    amen, brother. amen.

  46. R.... W....

    @ 421connie Billy Ray Reynolds

  47. c.... h....

    this song was probably for billy joe shaver

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    connie hammonds I think so😉👍

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    Billy Joe Shaver

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    It was.I read the Autobiography and Waylon mentions it.

  48. T.... J....

    This music is why I can't embrace today's country. I tell people to look up Waylon, Vern Gosden, Merle Haggard, Gene Watson, Ricky Scaggs, Moe Bandy, Crystal Gayle, Charlie McClain, George Jones, Willie aor Johnny Cash just to name a few.

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    Torn Jeenz that's when country was country!! Not the garbage they got now!!

  49. g.... ....

    @TheGrandCapt Google him. If you like Waylon you'll love Tony Joe White

  50. K.... N....

    listen to john hutchinson on reverbnation one last kiss

  51. K.... N....

    listen to john hutchinson fallen angels just google john hutchinson fallen angels on u tube or go to reverbnation john hutchinson to see latest news - coming to the states in the new year

  52. e.... ....

    @Lynchstah I try not to dwell on the fact that he's gone too much, or I'll break down and cry. Every single time. RIP, Hoss.

  53. g.... ....

    @recklesscharlie TJW's own version is at least as good as Waylon's.

  54. g.... ....

    That song was written by Tony Joe White. I think he's playing harmonica on the record. Anyone know for sure?

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    it was 9 yrs ago today that Waylon passed on, leaving us great songs like this one and many many others.

    RIP Waylon! I miss you and will never forget you. Thanks for the memories, the music and the personality. You are one of the best!

  56. J.... G....

    @jenkar69 I agree wholeheartedly

  57. m.... ....

    l love this song lt is beautiful like waylon

  58. a.... ....

    AHHH THOSE WERE THE DAYS

  59. j.... w....

    unfortunately jenkar69, the record labels wouldn't know talent, or recognize the older artists, if they fell on top of them. there are probably more of us than there are of them (older v. young) that we could bring it back if we have the cash to do so. afterall, the labels have their "nose" where the money is and that's the only thing that talks and that's all they care about...talent? not today anyway.

  60. i.... ....

    Waylon at his very best,absolute quality.

  61. S.... P....

    I'm a total Waylon nut. This is one of his absolute best recordings, and I've damned near heard them all. I sing this one all the time when I'm building my house because my two best friends are Billy - both certified hillbillies too, like me!

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    AMAZING. Great job. They should re-release this song along with others and blow the new country back to where it came from. Nothing beats Waylon.

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    jenkar69 I sooo AGREE WITH YA!!!

  63. t.... ....

    Oh yeah...right. I was thinking Waylon wrote the song....it sure sounded like his style...but I guess not. Thanks for the update!

  64. r.... ....

    Well I believe Tony Joe White wrote it so who knows who it was written for - I think White knew Billy Joe Shaver and Willie...

  65. t.... ....

    ...or Billy Joe Shaver

  66. t.... ....

    Wow! Those really are great pictures too! Even though the song is "Billy"...I think he made this for Willie!

  67. p.... ....

    Great ol Waylon song! Thanks for posting!