Level 42 - Billy’s Gone lyrics

Well I ain't come here to try to save you

I don't want you to rescue me

But you need a friend like a godsend

It's plain to see

I was watching you from my window

From 'cross the street only yesterday

You were pleading, he was laughing

He drove away

So it seems so out of place

The smile upon your face

It's the pain inside

Brings me to your door

On the day

After billy's gone

So you tell me you barely miss him

That you'll be cool now you're on your own

But you can't tell me why you're waiting

By the phone

So many people say

It's the smile gives you away

It's the dreams denied

Brings me to your door

On the day

After billy's gone

Well I'll try to keep it simple

If you need somebody there

I've got all the love you're searching for

And time enough to spare

Well you fulfilled your obligations

And baby none could ask for more

And you had good cause to hesitate

Come on and let your spirit soar

Well, I can't give if you won't take

You've got to open up the secret door

And as a matter of fact I'm not taking you back

In time you'll know for sure

After billy's gone

After billy's gone, oh yeah