Jennings offered to record "Willy the Wandering Gypsy and Me" and told Shaver to sing another song – if Jennings liked it he would record it and Shaver could sing another; but if he did not like it, Shaver would have to leave.
Jennings offered to record "Willy the Wandering Gypsy and Me," suggesting that Shaver sing a different song in exchange. If Jennings approved of Shaver's second choice, he would record it, while Shaver would be free to choose another if not. However, if Jennings disliked the second song, Shaver would have to leave.