My Last Will

Billy Walker · A Million and One [1966]

(Ronnie Self - Dub Albritten)

Now when I'm gone and you're gathered 'round me

My last will, my last will you're dividing apart

Take a bouquet from the flowers that surround me

Take it home, let it wilt like the love in your heart.

I leave my mind to the one that drove me crazy

I leave my eyes to the one that made them cry

I leave my arms to the one that left them empty

I leave my heart to the one who said goodbye.

I leave my mind to the one that drove me crazy

I leave my eyes to the one that made them cry

I leave my arms to the one that left them empty

I leave my heart to the one who said goodbye...

My Last Will

Billy Walker's "My Last Will" stands as a haunting centerpiece on the 1966 album A Million and One. Recorded in the folk-rock tradition of the mid-1960s, the track showcases Walker's distinctive vocal delivery and songwriting craft, blending narrative storytelling with atmospheric instrumentation. The recording captures the era's evolving sound, where acoustic roots met electric expansion, reflecting Walker's growing reputation as a serious artist beyond his earlier country roots. As part of his broader discography from the late 1960s, including works like Portrait of Billy, this song exemplifies his ability to craft evocative, character-driven music that resonates with listeners seeking depth and authenticity in his body of work.