The only one who could ever reach me
The only boy who could ever reach me
That's when Billy would take me walkin'
Oh, when they gathered round and started talkin'
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, he was, ooh yeah, he was
The only one who could ever reach me
Oh, being good isn't always easy
Was the son of a preacher man
Was the son of a preacher man
Lord knows to my surprise
Yes he was, he was, Lord knows he was, yes he was
Stealin' kisses from me on the sly
Was the sweet-talkin' son of a preacher man
Takin' time to make time, tellin' me, he's all mine
The only boy who could ever teach me
He'd kiss and tell me everything is all right
Yes he was, he was, oh yeah, he was
Was the son of a preacher man
Was the son of a preacher man
How well I remember, the look that was in his eyes
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet-talkin' to me
Can they get away again tonight?
And the only one who could ever reach me
The only boy who could ever teach me
He'd come and tell me everything is all right
The only boy who could ever teach me
A through the back yard we'd go walkin'
Then he'd look into my eyes
Learnin' from each others knowin'
Was the son of a preacher man
Lookin' to see how much we've grown
