Being good isn't always easy

[billyskank]

Billy-Ray was a preacher's son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they'd gather 'round and started talkin'
Is when Billy would take me walkin'
A' through the backyard we'd go walkin'
And then he'd look into my eyes
And lord knows to my surprise

The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, yes he was
Oh, yes he was

Being good isn't always easy
No matter how hard I'd try
When he started sweet-talkin' to me
He'd come and tell me everything is all right
He'd kiss and tell me everything is all right
And can we get away again tonight?

The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, yes he was
Oh, yes he was

How well I remember
The look that was in his eyes
Stealin' kisses from me on the sly
Takin' time to make time
Tellin' me that he's all mine
Learnin' from each other's knowing
Lookin' to see how much we been growin'

And the only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, yes he was
Oh
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man

[Mutley]

1. Alright. Now I have to play this song.

Doesn't sound quite as good when I play it in my head. :P

[billyskank]

2. No it doesn't.

Aren't those first four notes exquisite? Good opening for a great song. :)

[Mutley]

3. Fantastic. This is one of my all-time favorites.

My Mom used to play this song in the car and we'd sing it at the top of our lungs. Good times.


On a side note: Now that the caffine is hitting me I'm really having a hard time typing. :P

[billyskank]

4. You're doing just fine

:P

[Mutley]

5. After hitting 'backspace' several times.

:D

[billyskank]

6. That's why they make it so big

Mine needs to be the size of the space bar. :)

[Mutley]

7. I wish I could buy a keyboard like that.

:argh: :D

[khashka]

8. Which version are you guys listening to?

It's such a good song, it's been sung by most everyone......


Khash.

[Mutley]

9. I have the Janis Joplin version.

That's the one I grew up with.

[billyskank]

10. I had in mind the Dusty Springfield version

:hi:

[khashka]

13. Damn! I thought so!

That's my fave.....


Khash.

[miss_american_pie]

11. Ack earworm!

:P

[billyskank]

12. Yes

:hi:

[tjwmason]

14. As one with some insider knowledge on this topic.

I have to agree - being good isn't easy, thank goodness for Anglicanism where one only has to appear to be good. ;)

[In_The_Wind]

15. But ~ It's a lot of fun.

:evilgrin:

[billyskank]

16. Hey Joanee

:loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

22. Hey billyskank!

:loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. Ooooooo...One of my favorites!

Hi billy! :hug: :loveya:

[billyskank]

20. Hi MrsG!

:loveya: :hug:

[stellanoir]

18. YOU ALL MUST

check out Joan Osborne's live cover of this tune.

IT IS AMAZING !!!

I rarely shout. That I did here merely reflects how passionate I am of her version.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

19. I love love love Dusty Springfield!

Especially the Dusty in Memphis disc...one of the best pop records ever made! Damn if she didn't die too soon.



Nothing like the top down on the car with Dusty blasting!

[Dangerously Amused]

21. Hi Billy!

Thanks for the earworm and the opening for a silly copycat!

[billyskank]

23. Hi DA!

:hi: