Did you know when you came out covered in silver They'd put your bones in the caves? Did they tell you you'd live for sixty two years Till the skin fell away from your face? I don't know why they've tucked you behind A strange taxidermy display I'd move the doors to greet you If everything worked out my way I reckon you did a mighty good job Pulling those bolts in the cold I wonder how many friends you outlived If any got to see you get old I don't know why they've tucked you behind A strange taxidermy display I’d move the doors to greet you If everything worked out my way Well, old Billy, I think I do love you You've mastered the passing of time If I sat here and watched you forever Would they hang me in there by your side? Well, old Billy, I think I do love you You've mastered the passing of time If I sat here and watched you forever Would they hang me in there by your side? I don't know why they've tucked you behind A strange taxidermy display I'd move the doors to greet you If everything worked out my way