[Verse 1]
[C]Billy Ray was a preacher's son
And when his [F]daddy would visit he'd [C]come along
When they'd gather 'round and started talking
[G7]That's when Billy would take me walking
A-through the back yard we'd go walking
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows to my surprise

[Chorus]
The [C]only one who could ever reach me
[F]Was the son of a [C]preacher man
The [C]only boy who could ever teach me
[F]Was the son of a [C]preacher man
Yes he [C]was, he [G]was, [F]mmm, yes he was

[Verse 2] 
[C]Being good isn't always easy
[F]No matter how [C]hard I'd try
When he started sweet-talkin' to me
[G7]He'd come and tell me everything is all right
He'd kiss and tell me everything is all right
Can I get away again tonight

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
          [Bb]
(Yes, he was)

[Bb]How well I remember, the [F]look was in his eyes
Stealin' kisses from me on the sly
[G7]Takin' time to make time, tellin' me that he's all mine
[C7] Learnin' from each other's knowin'
Look at us here, how much we've grown

[Chorus 2] 
The [F]only one who could ever reach me
[Bb]Was the son of a [F]preacher man
The [F]only boy who could ever teach me
[Bb]Was the son of a [F]preacher man
Yes he [F]was, he [C]was, [Bb]mmm, yes he was

[Chorus 2]