Billy Paul Songtext / Lyric

What made you go crazy, Billy Paul?

Was it true love or too much alcohol?

Was your back all the way against the wall?

What made you go crazy, Billy Paul?



You were my friend for nearly twenty years

You loved my dirty jokes and ice cold beer

Tonight my eyes are filling up with tears

Cause it'll never be the same without you here



When your picture came across the evening news

Said they'd found a woman dead up in your room

Well I hit my knees and prayed it wasn't true

Man it killed me when I found out it was you






What made you go crazy, Billy Paul?

Was it true love or too much alcohol?

Was your back all the way against the wall?

What made you go crazy, Billy Paul?



I've seen you at your best and now your worst

The best of you is what I'll remember first

We'll read your momma's favorite Bible verse

And then watch you ride away in that old hearse



Well I know you're ashamed for what you done

The only choice you thought you had was just to run

Pride always gets the best of everyone

True forgiveness lies with the Father and the Son



What made you go crazy, Billy Paul?

Did you think you couldn't face those prison walls?

Why'd you have to go and end it all?

What made you go crazy, Billy Paul?



What made you go crazy, Billy Paul?

Was it true love or too much alcohol?

Was your back all the way against the wall?

What made you go crazy, Billy Paul?