Did you know when you came out covered in silver
They'd put your bones in a case?
Did they tell you you'd live for 62 years
'Til 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
That strange taxidermy display
I'd move the doors to greet you
If everything worked out my way