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Billy was a farm boy who never cried
Billy, a farm boy, was emotionally reserved and did not express his feelings openly.
No not even when his baby died
Even when faced with the tragic death of his child, Billy did not shed a tear.
Never said a word of it to anyone
Billy kept the sorrow to himself and did not share his pain with others.
Just went to his backyard and buried the gun
In response to the tragedy, he buried the gun in his backyard, symbolizing closure.
Took a train all the way to Tennessee
Billy embarked on a journey, taking a train to Tennessee, seeking a fresh start.
Built a house with a garden and a fence and a tree
He built a new life, constructing a house with a garden, fence, and tree in Tennessee.
Billy's never been so happy; Billy's never been so free
After these changes, Billy found profound happiness and freedom.
Living off the land, and being all that he can be
He embraced a simple, self-sufficient lifestyle, living off the land and realizing his potential.
Billy's never been happy, Billy's never felt free
Despite the past, Billy continued to experience happiness and freedom in his new life.
Took him 27 years to move 45 miles to the east
It took Billy 27 years to relocate 45 miles east, signifying a deliberate and thoughtful move.
Billy was a farm boy with little pride
Billy maintained humility as a farm boy, lacking excessive pride.
Of simple thought and little hide
He possessed a straightforward mindset and did not hide behind complexity.
Never knew the meaning of a little fun
Billy led a life without indulging in frivolous or superficial pleasures.
It was always all or nothing for the little cunt
His approach to life was either all-in or nothing, showing a decisive nature.
Took a train all the way to Tennessee
Billy repeated the journey to Tennessee, suggesting a continuous quest for contentment.
Built a house with a garden and a fence and a tree
He reiterated the creation of a stable and fulfilling life in Tennessee.
Billy's never been so happy; Billy's never been so free
Despite hardships, Billy maintained his newfound happiness and freedom.
Living off the land, and being all that he can be
He continued to thrive by embracing a self-sufficient and fulfilling existence.
Billy's never been happy, Billy's never felt free
Billy's contentment persisted, and he remained free in his chosen way of life.
Took him 27 years to move 45 miles to the east
After careful consideration, it took him 27 years to make a deliberate move eastward.
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