Story Behind The Song

Long time fan and lyricist - wrote this song as a tribute to Willie Nelson.

Song Description

Tribute to Willie Nelson.

Lyrics

  WILLIE THE KID c2017 Plimmer/Ryan

Ain't many out there who don't know
All the facts behind a Willie Show
Back when sequined suits and Acme boots were fine

Back when movie shows still cost a quarter
When greasy ducktails were in order
Back when you wrote 'Crazy'...for Patsy Cline

  Yeah underneath them tailored tweeds
  You were an outlaw from the start
  You helped to feed those folks in need 
  Man, you're such a breed apart
  But  you're still a kid at heart
   
     Well, Willie the Kid, look what you did
     But you still seem so damn young
     Yeah, Willie the Kid, your slide never slid
     To keep your songs from bein' sung
      Always turned your back on trends
      Givin' time to real good friends
      From Waylon to Snoop Dogg
      You helped us see through all the fog
      You might've gotten lost but you never hid
      It's all about what you're doin', done and did
      Willie the Kid

With Johnny, Waylon, you and Kris
The Highwaymen just couldn't miss
Then for Townes Van Zandt, singin' that 'Marie'

Like the slyist fox that's runnin' wild
You can say that you're God's problem child
But your music ain't no problem to me

  Well, beneath them braids and hippie beads
  You were an outlaw from the start
  Plantin' seeds and livin' free 
  Man, you're such a breed apart
  But  you're still a kid at heart

     Well, Willie the Kid, look what you did
     But you still seem so damn young
     Yeah, Willie the Kid, your slide never slid
     To keep your songs from bein' sung
      Always turned your back on trends
      Givin' time to real good friends
      From Waylon to Snoop Dogg
      You helped us see through all the fog
      You might've gotten lost but you never hid
      It's all about what you're doin', done and did
      Willie the Kid

Every song you write comes from your soul
You just let your feelings take control
And then you go right back on the road again 

You've told the truth for over six decades
With Neil and John, you launched Farm Aid
For years so many hearts have found a friend

  You're out there helpin' those in need
  You were an outlaw from the start
  Now fightin' greed and smokin' weed   
  Man, you're such a breed apart
  But  you're still a kid at heart
  You always sing it right down to the bone 

     Well, Willie the Kid, look what you did
     But you still seem so damn young
     Yeah, Willie the Kid, your slide never slid
     To keep your songs from bein' sung
      Always turned your back on trends
      Givin' time to real good friends
      From Waylon to Snoop Dogg
      You helped us see through all the fog
      You might've gotten lost but you never hid
      It's all about what you're doin', done and did
      Willie the Kid