Billy Rae was a preacher's son

And when his daddy would visit he'd come along

When they'd gather 'round and started talking

That's when Billy would take me walkin'

Through the backyard we'd go walkin'

Then he'd look into my eyes

Lord knows to my surprise



The only one who could ever reach me

Was the son of a preacher man

The only boy who could ever teach me

was the son of a preacher man

Yes he was, he was, Ooooo yeah



How well I remember

The look that was in his eyes

Steelin' kisses from me on the sly

Takin' time to make time

Tellin' me that he's all mine

Learnin' from each other knowing

Lookin' to see how much we've grown



The only one, who could ever reach me

Was the son of a preacher man

Yes he was, he was,

Ooooo He was



(laugh at end)