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