Music Video
Music Video
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Eva Cassidy
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Hurley
Songwriter
Ronnie Wilkins
Lyrics
Raice McLeod
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Eva Cassidy
Producer
Chris Biondo
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Billy Ray was a preacher son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered around and started talking
That's when Billy would take me walking
Out through the back yard, we'd go walking
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows to my surprise
[Verse 2]
The only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh
You know he was
[Verse 3]
Being good isn't always easy
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet talking to me
Telling me everything is alright
He'd kiss and tell me everything is alright
Can I get away again tonight?
[Verse 4]
And the only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh
You know he was
[Verse 5]
Oh, the only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh
You know he was
[Verse 6]
How well I remember
The look was in his eye
Stealing kisses from me on the side
Taking time to make time
Telling me that he's all mine
Learning from each other's moment
Looking to see how much we've grown
[Verse 7]
And the only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh
You know he was
[Verse 8]
The only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh
You know he was
Written by: John Hurley, Ronnie Stephens Wilkins
