I agree with the comments on how great a lyric this is. While Willie was not the writer, it does share the emotional power and raw simplicity of many of his songs. Willie has written a great book entitled:"The Facts of Life & Other Dirty Jokes"

You can get it at:
http://www.amazon.com/Facts-Life-Other-Dirty-Jokes/dp/0375758607

It's one part autobiography, 1 part travelogue (he wrote it on the road), 1 part dirty jokes, and 1 part compendium of some of the greatest lyrics you have ever pored over!!!

For all who aspire to be better writers, I heartily commend it to you.

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