Billy Boy — Jason Paul performance

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Billy Boy [18th Century] – American Traditional | Jason Paul

December 4, 2025

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Verse 1

Oh, Cwhere have you been, Billy Boy, Billy Boy?

Oh, where have you been, charmin' G7Billy?

I have been to seek a wife, shes the Cjoy of my life

FShe's a young thing and G7cannot leave her Cmother.

Verse 2

Did she Cask you to come in, Billy boy, Billy boy?

Did she ask you to come in, charming G7Billy?

Yes, she ask me to come in, there's a Cdimple on her chin

FShe's a young thing and G7cannot leave her Cmother.

Verse 3

How Cold is she, Billy boy, Billy boy?

How old is she, charming G7Billy?

Three times six and four times seven, twenty Ceight and eleven

FShe's a young thing G7and cannot leave heCr mother.

Billy Boy is an American traditional song with roots traced to the 18th century. This is my recording of the piece. Details: – Song: Billy Boy – American traditional – Approximate origin: 18th century – Performed by Jason Paul