Talk about life, talk about death
Talk about catching every breath
Talk about when, and talk about why!
Talk about do, and talk about don?t
Talk about will and talk about won?t
Talk about the sweet? bye and bye
Chorus:
Well, talk is cheap and times are wasting
Get busy living or at least die trying
Wine is for tasting, roads for taking
Talk is cheap and times are wasting!
Talk about right, and talk about wrong
Talk about trying to get along
Talk about the way it all would be.
Talk about now, and talk about then
Talk about everywhere you?ve been
Talk about being free.
Chorus x2:
Well, talk is cheap and times are wasting
Get busy living or at least die trying
Wine is for tasting, roads for taking
Talk is cheap and times are wasting!
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Talk Is Cheap
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Don Williams' song 'Talk Is Cheap' is a reflective country piece urging listeners to move beyond mere conversation and take action in life. The lyrics contrast talking about life, death, and various topics with the urgency of living fully. The chorus emphasizes that talk is cheap and time is wasting, encouraging a proactive approach to life. While the song touches on themes of living and dying, it does not explicitly reference Christian faith, Scripture, or spiritual concepts. It is a general motivational song about seizing the day rather than a Christian worship or gospel song.
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