COMPANY YOU KEEP, THE
(Dolly Parton / Bill Owens)


Bill Phillips - 1966
Dolly Parton - 1967


  
Yes, you're known by the company you keep

You say you're doing nothing wrong 
And I don't believe you are
I'm only tryin' to help you, Sis
Before you go too far
'Cause I think you're an angel
But folks think that you're cheap
'Cause you're known by the company you keep

Please listen to your big sister
I feel I know what's best for you
I feel that I must warn you, Sis
That's the least that I can do
I'm not accusing you of anything
I know it's fun you see
But you're known by the company you keep

The company you keep
Keeps you out too long
Mom and dad don't go to sleep
Until you get home
Sis, you're gettin' in too deep
You'd better look before you leap
'Cause you're known by the company you keep

Sis, you're gettin' in too deep
The road of life is steep
And you're known by the company you keep



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - September 2017)