Billy Bob

Drifted back to town, in the early morning light
A blazing red Gulf Coast sunrise
Spent time strolling in the French quarter
Filling up his ears and eyes
A ways back he signed up and shipped out
Pulled two tours, discharged, disappeared
Crossed the country, a bit of jail time
Then like a ghost he reappeared in town

Billy Bob is back in town
Something soon goin’ be coming on down
Billy Bob is back in town
Something soon goin’ be coming on down

What’s he seeking, what’s he remembering
His girl who married, became someone’s wife
The man who cut him bad on a backstreet
Left him scarred with a cane cutting knife
News travels fast around this town
Whispers and rumors, ominous sounds
Some guys shudder, some hearts flutter
Knowing Billy Bob’s back around in town