She was sitting cross-legged on a hood of a FordFiling down her nails with a emory boardTalking to her friends about people they knewAnd all of the things that young girls doWhen she said, "You see that guy in the baseball cap?I'd like to spend some time with a boy like that"Betty said, "I've seen him at the hardware storeI think his name is Billy, but I'm not sure"And as they talked a little while he passed byShe smiled at him, he just said "Hi."He was thinking to himself as he walked away"Man, I'd like to find a girl like her someday"Young love, strong love, true loveIt's a new loveThey're gonna make it through the hard timesAnd walk those linesYeah, these ties will bindYoung loveWell, she just couldn't stop herself from thinking 'bout himAnd at a store downtown she saw him againShe had both hands full, he held open the doorHe said, "My name is Billy, I've seen you beforeCan I help you with these? Can I give you a ride?Can I take you out on a Saturday night?"She didn't have to say what she was feeling insideHe could see the answer shining in her eyesYoung love, strong love, true loveIt's a new loveThey're gonna make it through the hard timesAnd walk those linesYeah, these ties will bindYoung loveWell, from that day on you couldn't keep them apartThey were side by side, heart to heartAnd Mama cried as Billy slipped the ring on her handAnd when the baby was born, she was crying againWell, he worked real hard and put some money downOn a little old house at the edge of townAnd that night as he held her he couldn't believeThat God had made a girl that he'd never ever leaveYoung love, strong love, true loveIt's a new loveThey're gonna make it through the hard timesAnd walk those linesYeah, these ties will bindYoung loveShe was sitting cross-legged on the hood of a FordFiling down her nails with an emory board
