This song is an apology from a deceased man to his daughter, who he abandoned when she was very young. He makes no justifications, just admits that what he did was terrible. This song is him asking for forgiveness.
[Verse 1]
Heavens to Betsy
I don't know if you can hear me
But up here you're coming clear as a bell
Now heavens to Betsy
I finally quit the drinking
'Cause I hated that my demons put you through hell
[Chorus]
And I bet you're just as surprised as I am
They'd ever let a sinner like me in
And I know I didn't do
Enough watching over you
But I will until I see you again
If you'll let me
[Verse 2]
Heavens to Betsy
Blink twice if you remember
Just skipping rocks on the river
Weren't knee high to a stump
And they still haunt me
Your pink rain boots in the driveway
What kind of man would drive away
Just give up and run
[Chorus]
And I bet you're just as surprised as I am
They'd ever let a sinner like me in
And I know I didn't do
Enough watching over you
But I will until I see you again
If you'll let me
Heavens to Betsy
[Chorus]
And I bet you're just as surprised as I am
They'd ever let a sinner like me in
And I know I didn't do
Enough watching over you
But I will until I see you again
If you'll let me
Heavens To Betsy was written by Jackson Dean & Benjy Davis & Driver Williams.
Heavens To Betsy was produced by Luke Dick.
Jackson Dean released Heavens To Betsy on Fri Aug 02 2024.
During the tracking week ending November 1, 2025, the song debuted at #95 on the Hot 100 chart. The song marked his third appearance on the chart.
During the tracking week ending November 15, 2025, the song reached a new peak at #71 on the Hot 100 chart.