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Billy Lyrics by Anna Bates

Oldest Son

2023

[Verse 1]

Billy just drank and drank himself to death
We used to shoot ol' shotguns off the back of Whitney's deck
Billy wasn't careful, he was stupid all the time
He would swing the gun around, point it at his chest and mine
Whitney's deck was rotten, Billy soon fell through
Two stories to the desert dirt, but never got a bruise

[Chorus]

Nine lives, impossible to die
Nothing could kill ol' Billy
That daring man of mine

Nine lives, decreased right down to one
Could nothing kill ol' Billy
Could nothing get it done

[Verse 2]

We used to take thе truck out, 110, flying out north
How he happened not to crash it, I'll nеver know for sure
Billy got in fist fights at Mountain Rambler Bar
Those men stood twice as tall as him, he had twice the troubled heart
Black-eyed Billy pulled through, after every punch and blow
He's start to breathe right when we thought the maker called him home

[Chorus x2]

Nine lives, impossible to die
Nothing could kill ol' Billy
That daring man of mine

Nine lives, decreased right down to one
Could nothing kill ol' Billy
Could nothing get it done

Nine lives, impossible to die
Nothing could kill ol' Billy
That daring man of mine

Nine lives, decreased right down to one
Could nothing kill ol' Billy
Could nothing get it done

[Verse 3]

Last week I buried Billy, damnit what a shame
Fought bears and brutes, and treated life as if it were a game
The thing that got my Billy, was the liquid in the glass
Took him down and out and quickly, sent him under just as fast
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Anna Bates

Anna Bates

About “Billy” by Anna Bates

Read the complete lyrics to "Billy" by Anna Bates from the album "Oldest Son" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Independent, Alternative.

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"Billy" is credited to Anna Bates. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Billy" appears on "Oldest Son" in 2023.

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