Different takes



take 1

I worked construction baby like my father did

??? everybody is going to ???

??? I seen none

??? I seen none

??? living when you're under the gun



One night ??? some nights Billy I just lie awake

I pull her a little closer to feel every breath she takes

I want to go downtown and get me a gun

You take what you get when you're living Billy

under the gun

under the gun



You take what you get when you're living Billy under the gun

You're living Billy under the gun



You take what your given when you're living Billy under the gun

I lie awake

I pull her a little closer and I feel every breath she takes

I lie awake

I pull my baby closer and feel every breath she takes



Billy under the gun

You take what your given when your living





take 2

Sometimes I see her at the end of the programming day

And in the dark I feel something sucking my whole life away

Mister, Mister I won't run

And you take what you're given when you're living Billy under the gun



Sometimes at night Billy I just lie awake

I pull Mary close, I feel every breath she takes

I want to go out and just get me a gun

But you take what your given when you're living Billy under the gun





take 3

Sometimes I see her at the end of the programming day

And I feel something sucking my life away

I want to go downtown Billy and just buy me a gun

But you take what your given when you're living Billy under the gun



I see her on the street and I don't give a damn

I tell you what you need

But you take what your given when you're living Billy under the gun



I see her on the street and the people give a helping