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William Lyrics by Daniel Amos

Daniel Amos

1976

[Verse 1]
Ol' William in school
Readin' a Bible, we laughed till we was blue
Ol' William said a prayer at noon
Over his lunch and we hit him with a spoon

[Chorus]
Yes, William, the kids were cruel
But, I saw something different in you
The impression you made put the seed in me
That began to grow when I first believed

[Verse 2]
Ol' William on the street
Hymn singin', testifyin', and they called him "preacher"
I was there when they put him down
But I want to say that I've come around

[Chorus]
Yes, William, the kids were cruel
But, I saw something different in you
The impression you made put the seed in me
That began to grow when I first believed

[Bridge]
Now, William, ain't it strange
After all these years
I'm doing the very same things
I laughed about way back there
And the example you set
Causes me to want to be
The same kind of livin' testimony

[Verse 3]
Oh, William, I wish you were here
I'd apologize for callin' you weird
But I'm sure you forgave me even then
So I love you William, like my best friend

[Chorus]
Yes, William, the kids were cruel
But, I saw something different in you
The impression you made put the seed in me
That began to grow when I first believed

About “William” by Daniel Amos

Read the complete lyrics to "William" by Daniel Amos from the album "Daniel Amos" in 1976. 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 Pop.

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"William" is credited to Daniel Amos. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"William" appears on "Daniel Amos" in 1976.

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