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