Billy Hurst "How It Still Ought To Be" Acoustic

Let me know what you think. Also, please feel free to leave any requests. Take care, Billy-

"How It Still Oughtta Be"

We said Yes Maam and Yes Sir, and a good whoopin still worked
And if we talked back, we got it again
Back when kids got in fights, they didnt use guns or knives
A bloody nose was as far as it went
And we all ate our suppers with a Daddy and a Mother
At the table without the t.v.
Yeah, thats how it was and thats how it still oughtta be

Well the world was much safer, you could count on your neighbor
And a stranger was someone you just hadnt met yet
We trusted our preachers, our heroes and teachers
And believed every word that they said
There was no credit crunch and gas wasnt so much
And our jobs hadnt gone overseas
Yeah, thats how it was and thats how it still oughtta be

Solo

Yeah, the world was much safer, you could cont on your neighbor
And a stranger was someone you just hadnt met yet
We trusted our preachers, our heroes and teachers
And believed every word that they said
We followed the good book, now every time I look back
I sure do like what I see
Yeah, thats how it was and thats how it still oughtta be.
Yeah, thats how it was and if youre askin me
Thats how it still.. oughtta be

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[jimgoodstuff]

I told Trent about your sight and he was thrilled. When you write a song you never know where it will turn up or who it will touch. I hope to hear more from you. Maybe you'll do more of my songs. Good Luck with your music.

[BillyHurst]

Thanks Jim. I've never had the opportunity to meet Trant, but my friend Chris Young and his mother Becky think the world of him. SO I know he's good people! LOL I love his music because it ain't phony bullshit, you know. He writes what he believes and there's no other way around it. I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of each other. PM me if you'd like my e-mail so we can keep in touch.

Take care,

Billy-

[jimgoodstuff]

Billy, I wrote this song with Trent. I couldn't be more proud. You sang it with heart. Thanks

Jim C.

[BillyHurst]

Wow Jim,

I could not be more blown away than I was when I read your comment. To get that kind of approval from the person who wrote the song is amazing. I really do appreciate you taking the time to stop by my channel and if you would like to co-write sometime I'd be honored. I write all the time both in person, as well as long distance, over the phone, e-mail, etc. Just let me know and I'd be ready.

Take care,

Billy-

[CaterpillerFreak123]

Thats really good man 5**** all the way! awsome job keep the good work up man!!

[BillyHurst]

CatFrank,

Glad you enjoyed the song and thanks for the kind words.

Billy-

[memphisboy29]

Wow! I don't know you Billy but I think me and you would get along just fine! Your covers are awesome! If you could, would you get the chords to me somehow? And if you get time check out some of my covers.

[lgas37]

hey billy i didnt know you covered this song awesome job brother

[randysmith85]

billy, i have to say that is one of the best written songs ive heard. love all your covers and your originals. i learn alot of songs from you. thank you and keep up the good work. Randy

[RipFlm]

I think Jim is a troll seeing as he can't spell site...

[joycehurst]

This is the one that will get you your contract!!!!! Everyone in today's world will sing this and think the same as the song says,and hopefully we'll turn back around just awesome

[PBA743]

Great song man!

[stevehickok]

hey man i have ben watching your videos and i think your great . i would like to hear you do some hank like a country boy can survive . also rough and ready by trace adkins . you are going places man keep at it

[glamorous10519]

this is a great song.

[OHSWarhorse22]

Hey man. Great job. I'd love to see you cover some Eric Church. You definately have a differant voice than Eric, but with your talent I'm sure you could make some of those songs your own!