Billy left his home with a dollar in his pocket and a head full of dreams
He said somehow, someway, it's gotta get better than this
Patty packed her bags, left a note for her momma, she was just 17
There were tears in her eyes when she kissed her little sister goodbye

They held each other tight as they drove on through the night they were so excited
We've got but one shot at life let's take it while we're still not afraid
'cause life is so brief, and time is a theif, when you're undecided
And like a fist full of sand it can slip right through your hands

Young hearts be free tonight
Time is on your side
Don't let them put you down, don't let them push you around
Don't let them ever change your point of view

Paradise was closed, so they headed for the coast in a blissful manner
They took a two-room apartment that was jumping every night of the week
Happiness was found in each other's arms, as expected, yeah
Billy pierced his ears, and drove a pickup like a lunatic, ooooh

Young hearts be free tonight
Time is on your side
Don't let them put you down, don't let them push you around
Don't let them ever change your point of view

Young hearts be free tonight
Time is on your side

Billy wrote a letter back home to Patty's parents, trying to explain
He said we're both really sorry that it had to turn out this way
But there ain't no point in talking when there's nobody listening so we just ran away
Patty gave birth to a ten-pound baby boy, yeah!

Young hearts be free tonight
Time is on your side
Young hearts be free tonight
Time is on your side
Young hearts be free tonight
Time is on your side...