Billy took himself a little midnight stroll

When he stumbled ‘cross a woman

Sleeping in the cold

He’d heard it on some channel things were on the rise

So forgive him when he says it took him by surprise

Hey Billy!

Lost in this sad old town

The shadow of decision

Hit him hard and cold

And a long trail of excuses

That began to take hold

A mirror pressed to his face

Still he turned he an eye

Kept his head hung down real low

And just walked on by

Hey Billy!

Lost in this sad old town

If there’s still a little fight left in the dog

And that feeling in your heart don’t sit right

Ring the bell and keep the beating of the drum

In this sad old town tonight

He’s got himself a kid and a sweet young wife

But there’s an itch inside which keeps him looking out for strife

Grappling with that rope tightening ‘round his neck

And a paper on the fire to keep his habits in check

Hey Billy!

Tell us what’s going on?

If there’s still a little fight left in the dog

And that feeling in your heart don’t sit right

Ring the bell and keep the beating of the drum

In this sad old town tonight

Hey Billy what do you say?

Hey Billy, how much more can you take?

Will you bend?

Will you break?

I don’t know

Lost in this sad old town

Hey Billy, how much more can you take?

Will you bend?

Will you break?

I don’t know

Lost in this sad old town

If there’s still a little fight left in the dog

And that feeling in your heart don’t sit right

Ring the bell and keep the beating of the drum

In this sad old town tonight

Billy took himself a little midnight stroll