Billie, I was a preacher's son
When his daddy would visit, come along
When he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows to my surprise
The only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Being good isn't always easy
Can I get away again tonight?
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
How else could I remember
The look that's in his eyes
Stealing kisses from me on the side
Telling me that it's all mine
Learning from each other's knowing
Looking to see how much we've grown
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 the son of a preacher man
He was a sweet -talkin' son
Oh yes, he was a son of a preacher, baby