Idol, Billy - Ghosts In My Guitar Lyrics






Tommy cashed it in down on Avenue A
Didn’t have a reason
Didn’t have much more to say

Well, last time I saw him he was
Looking green
Y’know, some people never make it
Out of this scene

Like, Rudy took a hit around Chapter 9
Adios my friend, we had one hell of a time

When I think of you
There’s a voice in my head
That says without fire
We’re better off dead
And I thank you all

I’ll never forget
The ghosts in my guitar

Terry told me that she loved me true
Next time I looked around
She’d run off with you
Well, I was out there playing
‘round the world
No time to think about another lost girl

When I think of you
There’s a voice in my head
That says without fire
We’re better off dead
And I thank you all

I’ll never forget
The ghosts in my guitar
Ghosts in my guitar

Billy is my name
And you know me well
I’ve played every game and yes,
I walked into hell
And yes, down on my luck
I played the fool
Had you to live for
Now I’m back here for good

When I think of you
There’s a voice in my head
That says without fire
We’re better off dead
And I thank you all

Yes, I’ll never forget
The ghosts in my guitar
Ghosts in my guitar

The ghosts in my guitar
Will only take me so far
The ghosts in my guitar
‘cause I’ve got to walk on





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  1. S.... G....

    "Terry told me that she loved me true
    Next time I looked around
    She’d run off with you
    Well, I was out there playing
    ‘round the world
    No time to think about another lost girl"


    Billy's wife from 1980-89 was Perri Lister... Could it be her disguised in the lyrics? I guess.

  2. W.... N....

    The ghost Mercy I shall never forget the ghost in your guitar still a part of us here look how many people you have touched most of all me . Hope you r alright! Your soul that is ? All your ? Got answered and it looks like your dreams came true I'm not surprised I I knew the whole time they would I would have wished to see you again and tell you this and much more. ...... I was busy getting skinned alive I'm sure you understand with out fire we would be better off dead.u got the fire we r still here ...

  3. M.... M....

    Very nostalgic feel.. Well done, Mr RockaBilly.. 🎸🐾🐾 And of course the magnificent Steve Stevens.. 🎸

  4. j.... ....

    Great song, and as usual Stevie Stevens has some killer guitar tone and licks.

  5. B.... S....

    Also who's playing bass on this album?

  6. M.... L....

    I saw him in concert today, he played this song and I never heard it before but now I'm in love

  7. c.... ....

    I never understand why great musical artists vanish from the limelight right when they have the experience to deliver some of their best work. Seems a shame for the fans who'd appreciate this stuff. Like, did you know Toto are still going strong? And everyone goes on about "modern music is bad" and stuff. Like, what are you talking about?

  8. P.... ....

    Don't go away

  9. a.... g....

    Great album. Still amazing voice and still sexy even now at 63. My idol since the 80’s and still is.

  10. N.... V....

    I love this song. It speaks to my soul! I hope I can get to one of your concerts this year.

  11. L.... A....

    A GOD AMONG US......

  12. C.... W....

    sweet song and sweet voice and amazing person

  13. C.... W....

    the best ways​ is your sweet sweet voice and always will be the sweet voice I will never know,,,, please to know your sweet voice Sr Billy idol

  14. R.... A....

    linda musica!

  15. J.... E....

    Great work, I love all the album which a little classical sense of Steven´s and Billy´s with a english taste of delight.

  16. M.... ....

    4EverBilly

  17. j.... r....

    I Love this record. Billy, you are a legend!

  18. J.... I....

    Probably billy and co finally has made their best album. we'll see what do next albuml bring. if there ever will be the next album. i love especially this song

  19. M.... H....

    Only recently ''discovered'' billy. Grew up in south Africa in 80"s and 90's............ Always was a little bit of a rebel, listening to rock and punk when my friends were listening to ''country''!!!!!!!! Now rediscovered what I missed out on. Best music, lyrics, guitar solos, everything I've ever longed for in music. PERFECT.

    M.... H....

    Monica Hyman -Its Shocking that you only recently discovered the legend Billy idol!! Nevertheless im glad you did. He's made amazing music for 40yrs. Thanks to YouTube you can see alot of what you missed. I hope you'll check out some of his early stuff from late 70s with Generation X. I think its some of his best work as they were a great band! One of my favorites from my youth🎸

  20. P.... P....

    Thank you for keeping great lyrics & music alive! I wear this cd out and I must get my loved vinyl of this! 💥❤️🇨🇦

  21. D.... D....

    I love the twin guitars and would have loved to see Billy Morrison play when Derek the worlds best keyboardist was in the band, anyway i wonder what difference two different guitars would make, like Guns N Roses do.

  22. F.... o....

    What an album..... Beautiful, come back to Ireland soon Billy..... Rebel yell......

  23. L.... C....

    impeccable writing..love this album <3

  24. H.... C....

    idol forever!!!!!!!!!!!

  25. n.... c....

    just billy...

  26. N.... S....

    All the musics from Billy Idol are fantastic

  27. F.... ....

    Great album.

  28. C.... L....

    Sounds as if he's taking it back to Generation X..... Kenny Silvers.

  29. P.... W....

    perfect

  30. T.... S....

    Love this song!!

  31. n.... ....

    this album brings back memories. I remember having gigantic Billy Idol posters on my bedroom wall. being African-American it was odd for my peers. I have download Billy Idol since I was 12 years old. this album shows maturity on the creative side. it gives me a sense of reflection as well. there is not one bad song on the album. I'm just grateful to still be here to enjoy this music.

    n.... ....

    Do you even have a family in Africa?

    n.... ....

    I agree about his creatvive maturity. I really hope this isn't his last album. He's 63 & Steve is 60 but they are better than ever & i want more from them!

    n.... ....

    @Leo Maybe ancestors.

    n.... ....

    I just saw Billy and Stevie last week in Joliet Illinois. It was really living a dream out for me. I loved hearing his classics, but I knew that this song was something special. It’s one of the best new songs that I’ve heard in a long time. 👍🏻👍🏻

  32. a.... p....

    bitter pill top tune   ,had a few bitter pills lol

  33. L.... G....

    Idol is a great lyricist too.

  34. S.... f....

    Grew up on Idol. He was so punk then. Like a living, walking car wreck. Just reflective blue now. Broken glass. Missing his excellent bass line and growl. Too bad.

    S.... f....

    Saucy fish is

  35. W.... K....

    Definitivamente Billy Idol Evoluciona con su padrisima musica!!!! :) excelente!!!

  36. m.... b....

    More calm but excelent as always. Love you Billy.

  37. 5.... ....

    Honest, biographical album

  38. H.... S....

    iś good song,but why not video

  39. S.... ....

    Great number!!!-like the smooth progressions and melodic sound from new album.

  40. S.... P....

    Brilliant Album.......

  41. V.... B....

    A perfect album😆

  42. J.... D....

    Eyes wind shut

  43. H.... A....

    excelente tema del que tal vez sea el mejor album de billy !!!

  44. T.... ....

    LOVE your husky voice Billy! It really does something for me... ♥ Been a fan ever since I was a rebelious teen... 20++yrs ago! :)

  45. J.... E....

    Just saw you at the Tower Theater in Philly 1/24/2015 ~~~ You guys rock. Love all your music.

  46. l.... ....

    Sublime

  47. J.... G....

    This entire album every song, is a 10!  Excellent stuff to listen to.  I'm hooked!

    J.... G....

    I agree !!!!

  48. d.... K....

    Magnificently.....Best ever...Thankz....

  49. V.... i....

    amo.....adoro....

  50. M.... L....

    Awesome album Man! You're one of my biggest influences as a musician. The songwriting here is just exemplary, and of course your voice and Steve's guitar are as excellent as ever. I'Be been listening to this nonstop since I heard your interview on Howard Stern, which was also cool as hell. Thanks man.

  51. m.... ....

    Just real music. ...Thanks Billy

  52. p.... m....

    super album

  53. s.... j....

    JOLIE MÉLODIE

  54. C.... F....

    Beautiful song

  55. A.... D....

    Peerless.

  56. t.... ....

    muy pero muy  bueno este álbum bien Billy....

  57. R.... P....

    Can't believe Billy Idol will be in HMV in birmingham on Tuesday next week and I can't get there.

    R.... P....

    NNOOOOOOOO i missed it ...... was at the O2 though he was awesome
     

  58. R.... P....

    Ghost in my guitar AWESOME track! Nailed it.

  59. F.... C....

    Reminded me off "Melissa" by the Allman Brothers, expect I prefer it

  60. R.... W....

    Skimming tracks before I head to work. Definitely a cd to buy. Can't wait until you come to The Rose city PDX!

  61. Z.... R....

    Billy I've loved everything you've ever done. That includes stuff you took a lot of crap over. I think this is such a wonderful album..and this song is so magical. I'd like to offer  condolences to you and yours as well as my deepest gratitude for your music. It's been a beautiful part of the soundtrack to my life, and I wish you all the best. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

  62. a.... g....

    Your new album is (y) like so much !!!<3