Rusty Old American Dream lyrics

Song information

Artist: David Wilcox
Album: How Did You Find Me Here

Lyrics

From how did you find me here?
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I don't look all that ragged for all the time it's been
But I'm weakened underneath me where my frame is rusted thin
And this year's state inspection just barely passed
Won't you drive me 'cross the country, boy
This year could be my last

I'm a tailfin road locomotive from the days of cheap gasoline
And I'm for sale by the side of the road going nowhere
A rusty old american dream

I rolled off the line in detroit back in 1958
Spent three days in the showroom, that's all I had to wait
I've been good to all who owned me, so have no fear;
C'mon, boy, put your money down and get me out of here!

I'm a tailfin road locomotive from the days of cheap gasoline
And I'm for sale by the side of the road going nowhere
A rusty old american dream

This car needs a young man to own him
One who will polish the chrome
I will give you the rest of my lifetime
But don't let me die here alone
Just jump me some juice to my battery
Give that old starter a spin
Hear me whir, sputter, backfire through the carberator
And roar into life once again

I'm a tailfin road locomotive
You can polish my chrome so clean
We can fly off into the sunset together
A rusty old american dream

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