Young Turks

Billy left his home with a dollar in his pocket and a head full of dreams

He said, somehow, someway, it's gotta get better than this

Patty packed her bags, left a note for her mama, she was just 17

There were tears in her eyes when she kissed her little sister goodbye

They held each other tight as they drove into the night

They were so excited

We've got but one shot at life, let's take it while we're still not afraid

Cause life is so brief, and time is a thief, when you're undecided

And like a fist-full of sand, it can slip right through your hands



Young hearts be free tonight

Time is on your side

Don't let them put you down

Don't let them push you around

Don't let'em ever change your point of view



Paradise was closed, so they headed for the coast in a blissful manner

They took a two-room apartment that was jumping every night of the week

Happiness was found in each other's arms, as expected, yeah

Billy pierced his ears, and drove a pickup like a lunatic, ooh



Young hearts be free tonight

Time is on your side

Don't let them put you down

Don't let them push you around

Don't let'em ever change your point of view



Billy wrote a letter back home to Patty's parents, trying to explain

He said, we're both really sorry that it had to turn out this way

But there ain't no point in talking when there's nobody listening

So we just ran away

Patty gave birth to a ten-pound baby boy, yeah



Young hearts be free tonight

Time is on your side

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