You have no idea how much I needed that while trying to care for my 92 yr old dad in this mess. He has Alzheimer's but picked up his banjo for a bit today, been over a year. I cried. He loves you, as do I. You picked the right day, been rough. Thanks again brother for the hope and pump, really helped.
Terry McKown ... I hear you. I spent over 3 years caring for my mom who had Alzheimer’s disease. I was her sole caregiver. I lost her 3 years ago. She. Was one month short of 94. I thought I was ready but you never really are. We only have one mom and dad. I miss my mom everyday. Music was a big part of my caregiving. I was the only caregiver. That’s common. Be proud of how strong you are caring for your dad. Music is the greatest joy and thankfully we have Billly Strings.
Lost my girlfriend of six years. Lost my apartment. Lost my job. My grandmother got a stroke. All within a month. I'm ready for the times to get better.
@@austin2466 Thanks man! Got really deep into Stoicism as a cope. So something good has come out of all this. Edit: Found out that my ex found a new partner. Basically 1,5 months after she left me. I don't know. I wouldn't be able to open up for someone new like that so soon. But my feelings and approach is not her feelings and approach.
Thanks for the support guys. I really appreciate that strangers over the internet can send such love. Really. Thanks. Things are starting to get better. Got a new temporary place to live, and have four job interviews next week. Women can wait. I need to sort things out for myself before that door can open again. But I want to give and feel love again.
Just started listening to billy about a week ago.... I’m hooked so hard that it inspired me to blow the dust off my fender and start playing again! Thank you sir!
Sing it Billy! Right in the middle of the COVID-19 mess, I've found myself diagnosed with cancer and am now going through chemo and radiation. My doctor says I'm going to be fine, but man, I'm ready for times to get better!!! Thanks brother!
Billy, you've changed my Life! I lost my life savings during this shutdown, 20 yrs of what I've worked for to build a business suddenly GONE in 3 months, and my profession is changing and weeding guys like me out so who knows what's next. You have changed my entire approach to Life. I've always been about the muzik, playing and singing to relax when it was convenient. Now, I'm ALL ABOUT THE MUZIK! Nothing else is important. YOU TAUGHT ME THAT! And to watch my 11 year old son really dig your muzik as much as I do helps level me out! God made you to do exactly what you're doing. I'm sure when u get to the next Spiritual Realm the Creator will be well pleased! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for respecting the music and sharing it with the rest of us! Peace
I think you are 100% right!.......... I worked for a guy for 15 years and he would always say...”its only going to get worse”.......he ended up getting Alzheimer’s.....thanks for keeping it positive.
Someone needs air this worldwide!!! Every local news station on Earth needs to put this on a loop!! Love you Billy! Great is not good enough to describe this piece!!!
I wish but sadly that would never happen. People have to many personal agendas these days instead of "1 united cause" for the betterment of human beings, and what we are leaving behind for our families to learn from. I fear without music to be that linking factor we would be past the brink of no return. Your comment was proof, your comment was to better the world and heal it, not to pick right, left or middle. I hope more people like you can become that shining voice to bring people back together. We only got one shot at our time on earth lets stop and smell the roses while were here...........even pick one and hand it to your neighbor.
Used to listen to this song knowing there was a better way to live. After a lifetime of the pain of drug and alcohol addiction paired with mental illness I am three months sober today and the times are truly getting better. Hang in there everyone, you are not hopeless even if some days you feel like it. The times can get better. Love this version Billy thank you
I've always loved bluegrass. But Billy has completely thrown a wrench in the mix and I'm so glad I found him. Psychedelic, punkish, bluegrass. 100% against the grain. Love you Billy!
I’ve got to tell you I’ve been racking my brain Hoping to find a way out I’ve had enough of this continual rain A change is coming no doubt Its been a too long time with no piece of mind and I’m ready for the times to get better Yes a too long time with no piece of mind and I’m ready for the times to get better You seem to want from me what I cannot give I feel so lonesome sometimes I had a dream that I was trying to live Its burning holes in my mind In a too long time with no piece of mind and I’m ready for the times to get better Yes a too long time with no piece of mind and I’m ready for the times to get better Its been a too long time with no piece of mind and I’m ready for the times to get better Yes a too long time with no piece of mind and I’m ready for the times to get better Hang in there everybody The times are going to get better
Quite possible, as it's already been around for 42 years :) Originally sung by Crystal Gayle in 1978. Although I do enjoy listening to Billy, my favorite version is sung by Cody Jinks.
As a brother of yours of this place we call Earth and Home, I love your messages you give in your music. I don't know what I like best - watching your fingers, or your silky smooth voice. I hope to see you perform live one day. Better days must be ahead!
How cool is that? I discovered this tune only recently on an obscure Bill Keith record from '92. It's called "Beating Around the Bush." I had not heard Doc Watson's version before. Love Billy's rendition.
Bill, I just really started being a fan recently. I’m a wee bit older than you ( a little over 30 years) but as a kid I can remember the first album that I really recall hearing was Will the Circle vol 1. My dad was a big Doc Watson fan and I have a picture from when I was about 3 with Doc and Merle. The first time I heard you play, my first thought was Damn , this dude plays live Doc. And listening to you and your dad play , it sounds like Doc and Merle. I really enjoy your music. Many prayers for your continued success and for your families safety. Thank you for the music ,man!
Billy I have been following you ever since I found you on internet. Love your playing. This song that you have done is great, hope it gets aired all over the world. Keep up the great video's and keep writing these great songs. Keep safe! Barry M. Nova Scotia Canada
Brother to brother, as to the Lord...May you already know Him when he soon returns. Like a prayer on our lips as we all sing along...May He find that we've done what He said. Thanks for sharing Billy. It touched our hearts.
Absolutely awesome Billy! I am 30 years old, but I mostly listen to older music because it's got so much more sole and talent. You are the exception! Keep it coming. So glad to see a GREAT artist from my time!
My dad is in the last stages of his life right now. This song makes me feel like he'll finally be at peace when he goes. Cancer is an ugly thing and I hate that he's being taken from me so young but I'm going to hang in here.
You have no idea how much I needed that while trying to care for my 92 yr old dad in this mess. He has Alzheimer's but picked up his banjo for a bit today, been over a year. I cried.
He loves you, as do I.
You picked the right day, been rough. Thanks again brother for the hope and pump, really helped.
This is beautiful . Thankyou for sharing and its so awesome how music moves people .
Hang in there.
This comment made me cry. Such a beautiful profound moment. I wouldn't be able to hold it together man.
Terry McKown ... I hear you. I spent over 3 years caring for my mom who had Alzheimer’s disease. I was her sole caregiver. I lost her 3 years ago. She. Was one month short of 94. I thought I was ready but you never really are. We only have one mom and dad. I miss my mom everyday. Music was a big part of my caregiving. I was the only caregiver. That’s common. Be proud of how strong you are caring for your dad. Music is the greatest joy and thankfully we have Billly Strings.
God bless your father....and you as well my friend for enduring with him.....may God walk with you both.....sonny in montana.
Lost my girlfriend of six years. Lost my apartment. Lost my job. My grandmother got a stroke. All within a month. I'm ready for the times to get better.
Hang in there.
@@austin2466 Thanks man! Got really deep into Stoicism as a cope. So something good has come out of all this.
Edit: Found out that my ex found a new partner. Basically 1,5 months after she left me. I don't know. I wouldn't be able to open up for someone new like that so soon. But my feelings and approach is not her feelings and approach.
Women come and go. Its not our girl its just our turn. Least thats what ive been telling myself.
So sorry my friend things will get better . It will take time. peace and love
Thanks for the support guys. I really appreciate that strangers over the internet can send such love. Really. Thanks.
Things are starting to get better. Got a new temporary place to live, and have four job interviews next week. Women can wait. I need to sort things out for myself before that door can open again. But I want to give and feel love again.
Billy you are an incredible musician. Glad I found you.
I'm glad you found him, too! If you hadn't, I may not have had the chance to experience this great music.
Whew! Thay was close! LOL!
Just started listening to billy about a week ago.... I’m hooked so hard that it inspired me to blow the dust off my fender and start playing again! Thank you sir!
Sing it Billy! Right in the middle of the COVID-19 mess, I've found myself diagnosed with cancer and am now going through chemo and radiation. My doctor says I'm going to be fine, but man, I'm ready for times to get better!!! Thanks brother!
@Jerry GARCIA Thanks Brother!!!
Get well soon and take good care of yourself now. Best wishes.
BoiseG we all play for those that hurt 🎸
@@codyrichards6449 Thanks Cody, that's awesome!
@@lisbethbird8268 Thank you Lisbeth!
First time I saw Billy play, I suddenly felt a surge of hope. I hope Billy can run the long race.
He sure can!
Billy, you've changed my Life!
I lost my life savings during this shutdown, 20 yrs of what I've worked for to build a business suddenly GONE in 3 months, and my profession is changing and weeding guys like me out so who knows what's next.
You have changed my entire approach to Life. I've always been about the muzik, playing and singing to relax when it was convenient. Now, I'm ALL ABOUT THE MUZIK! Nothing else is important. YOU TAUGHT ME THAT! And to watch my 11 year old son really dig your muzik as much as I do helps level me out!
God made you to do exactly what you're doing. I'm sure when u get to the next Spiritual Realm the Creator will be well pleased! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for respecting the music and sharing it with the rest of us!
Peace
Keep fighting buddy.
Keep your head up man!
yeah bro 🙏❤️
Good luck bud.
That breaks my heart 💔
May Jesus hug you and give you endurance to see his plan for you. Much love and prayers! 😇🙏🏼💞
I think you are 100% right!..........
I worked for a guy for 15 years and he would always say...”its only going to get worse”.......he ended up getting Alzheimer’s.....thanks for keeping it positive.
Billy experienced all the trials and tribulations that Hartford speaks to in these lyrics. He is the genuine article
My favorite is doc Watson version
Someone needs air this worldwide!!! Every local news station on Earth needs to put this on a loop!! Love you Billy! Great is not good enough to describe this piece!!!
Nah the news is too busy lying and trying to start a race war
@@Charlie-zj3hw Or finish one. Either/or
I wish but sadly that would never happen. People have to many personal agendas these days instead of "1 united cause" for the betterment of human beings, and what we are leaving behind for our families to learn from. I fear without music to be that linking factor we would be past the brink of no return. Your comment was proof, your comment was to better the world and heal it, not to pick right, left or middle. I hope more people like you can become that shining voice to bring people back together. We only got one shot at our time on earth lets stop and smell the roses while were here...........even pick one and hand it to your neighbor.
this is a cover and im sad he didnt put that in the title. this song belongs to Cody Jenks.
The news are too busy lying to everyone and the radio are too busy playing dog shit music
Used to listen to this song knowing there was a better way to live. After a lifetime of the pain of drug and alcohol addiction paired with mental illness I am three months sober today and the times are truly getting better. Hang in there everyone, you are not hopeless even if some days you feel like it. The times can get better. Love this version Billy thank you
I've always loved bluegrass. But Billy has completely thrown a wrench in the mix and I'm so glad I found him. Psychedelic, punkish, bluegrass. 100% against the grain. Love you Billy!
“Doom grass”
When I broke my foot back in 1978 my Gym teacher told me its gotta hurt to heal ! Well, We've all been hurting long enough so let the healing begin :)
Saw Doc shortly before he quit touring. He introduced this as a song written by Crystal Gale. Billy does a great job on this.
Wow, I wouldn't have guessed that! Thanks. I remember her hair too...super long and straight.
If anyone ever gets the chance to see him live, he puts on a hella show and the crowd is great!
Rock on youngblood!!!
🤘
I’ve got to tell you
I’ve been racking my brain
Hoping to find a way out
I’ve had enough of this continual rain
A change is coming no doubt
Its been a too long time with no piece of mind
and I’m ready for the times to get better
Yes a too long time with no piece of mind
and I’m ready for the times to get better
You seem to want from me what I cannot give
I feel so lonesome sometimes
I had a dream that I was trying to live
Its burning holes in my mind
In a too long time with no piece of mind
and I’m ready for the times to get better
Yes a too long time with no piece of mind
and I’m ready for the times to get better
Its been a too long time with no piece of mind
and I’m ready for the times to get better
Yes a too long time with no piece of mind
and I’m ready for the times to get better
Hang in there everybody
The times are going to get better
Amen Brother Billy 👍👊🙏🕊
I hope one day I can play like this magician behind this guitar. Billy you are my idol.
This will be a song that will be sung 100 years from now
Richard Cox Music it will be in my soul🎸
Quite possible, as it's already been around for 42 years :)
Originally sung by Crystal Gayle in 1978. Although I do enjoy listening to Billy, my favorite version is sung by Cody Jinks.
@@Lisa71.
I agree jinks version is so damn good
As a brother of yours of this place we call Earth and Home, I love your messages you give in your music. I don't know what I like best - watching your fingers, or your silky smooth voice. I hope to see you perform live one day. Better days must be ahead!
I'm such a fan of this kid lately.
1978 music will always be great...even in 2020.
You don’t remember me but I worked security for you at a venue in Houston. You’re the man, dude. Thanks for this. “Keep Hope Alive!”
Living in the PNW (from Texas) and working on 9-months of gloom, this tune just supplied plenty of sunshine...
Just found Billy thru Doc Watson. Thank you God!!
Dude you are an entity from the past. Absolute beaut
Thank you young man for your gift
I cant get this song out of my head ever since I heard it!! Doc would be proud of you Billy!
Love that. Thanks Billy.
LORD Knows , your tunes always make times better Bro.Thank you
Love you Billy. I'm ready too.
Thanks billy!!! Much love!!!!
My heart, my soul and my ears all appreciate the effort, the art and the soul that you put into everything you do Billy Strings....
Phenomenal
Thanks for posting Billy
Another treat for the ears .✌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Billy, I hope you are right.
Such a great musician, such a great singer and such a great song writer. Billy Strings is the fucking man.
Truthfully
Thanks Strings
Love you Billy! Times will get better
Thank you Billy. Always a pleasure to hear you play.
I've been playing guitar for 12 years now and wish i could play like this. I'm waiting for the time i get better.
there is no one better than Billy right now in blue grass he has left his mark in blue grass history.
How cool is that? I discovered this tune only recently on an obscure Bill Keith record from '92. It's called "Beating Around the Bush." I had not heard Doc Watson's version before. Love Billy's rendition.
Aren't we all brother... aren't we all. Thanks for sharing. Big love!
Amen, Billy. Amen.
Bill, I just really started being a fan recently. I’m a wee bit older than you ( a little over 30 years) but as a kid I can remember the first album that I really recall hearing was Will the Circle vol 1. My dad was a big Doc Watson fan and I have a picture from when I was about 3 with Doc and Merle. The first time I heard you play, my first thought was Damn , this dude plays live Doc. And listening to you and your dad play , it sounds like Doc and Merle. I really enjoy your music. Many prayers for your continued success and for your families safety. Thank you for the music ,man!
Spotifyyyyyyy thiss!!!!!!
Unbelievably talented.🎶🎶🎸
Billy I have been following you ever since I found you on internet. Love your playing.
This song that you have done is great, hope it gets aired all over the world.
Keep up the great video's and keep writing these great songs. Keep safe!
Barry M. Nova Scotia Canada
Dang it Billy, you're starting to make a habit out of this !!
Thanks !
Man there ain’t no billy strings but ol
Billy strings. Dang ol boy plays that guitar like he dang ol stole it!
Don’t nobody whoop strings as good as Billy.
Billy you are a wizard.
Brother to brother, as to the Lord...May you already know Him when he soon returns. Like a prayer on our lips as we all sing along...May He find that we've done what He said. Thanks for sharing Billy. It touched our hearts.
I play guitar...but this guy I tells ya! Wishing to become as good as you one day
You're a god amongst insects sir bravo 👏👏👏💯😎
My lawn sign reads I CHOOSE HOPE . That's a message for everyone . You are simply amazing on guitar Billy Strings . What a gifted young man .
Billy, for the moment, you make it all right again. Every time.
What a good soul.
Perfect message for this moment.
Amazing. The universe is listening
I really hope so billy, really hope so.
...I wrote songs like this , when I was a kid....luvx u BS
RJ
Man, what a great rendition!!!!!!
I’m ready too Billy ✅
❤️ Billy I learned this song for a special guitar player some forty years gone
Above the clouds!! 🤘💙🤘
Thank you, my friend.
Too many of our people are still sleeping. Times have to get worse before they get better.
great song BILLY.................
Great song Billy!😎😃👍💯
Thank you Billy.
Thank you TH-cam suggestion algorithm. Cheers mate! Great song.
Absolutely awesome Billy! I am 30 years old, but I mostly listen to older music because it's got so much more sole and talent. You are the exception! Keep it coming. So glad to see a GREAT artist from my time!
this song has already made times get better!!
That guitar line over the thesis there is real perdy. Thanks bro hope we'll be dancing again soon
I’m not sure if I like you just yet but I’m gonna keep listening until i figure it out.
You're too good. I like country now. Thanks.
Billy! Is that even your right hand bruh? Love you.
Happy Birthday Billy! You made it thru the cursed 27th year. I could not be more relieved!
Bo howdy what im talkn bout keep on pickin inna grinnin Billy you the Man
Favorite artist rn hands down
Very nice! Cheers Billy!! 🙏😊
Billy plays like we all wish we could.
Eases my worried mind.. THANKS BILLY!
Definitely ready...
What a timely song!
Billy brings so much music back to life
Looking forward to so much more,
Who says there’s no good music anymore!
Billy attracts the sweetest audience, much love to everyone ❤️
Thanks Billy. Keepin the faith.
My dad is in the last stages of his life right now. This song makes me feel like he'll finally be at peace when he goes. Cancer is an ugly thing and I hate that he's being taken from me so young but I'm going to hang in here.
Wooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh man you just made 2020 sOOOOOooooooo much better!!! i/we can't thank you enough Billy Strings!!! PeAcE LoVe and ReSpEcT!!
If the time doesn’t get better I will buy me a sailboat and sail away from the burning holes in my brain !!!
But as Lyle Lovett says "buy a pony" to put on your boat. Really worth searching this song, Brother!!
I never thought id make this kind of comment but honestly how can u dislike this?
I wish my old man was still around so I could show him this. He would be in awe by Billy.
Song of the year!!
Keep practicing buddy you'll get there eventually
Better now after listening to you play. Sublime!
Best musician alive!
Dolly parton duet on this would absolutely kill