King of the Road

My first car was a winner, when I was just sixteen.
Just a rusty old crate by the auction gate
In a long line of rusty machines.
There wasn't much there to look at.
I heard her cough, shake, rattle & whine.
But when the bid came around, I laid my money down
And the next thing I knew, she was mine.

Couldn't believe what just happened! I was proud as I'd ever be.
And as I drove outta town, I rolled the windows right down,
Had the radio loud as could be!
Everything shook over sixty. She was one vibrating machine.
And as I'm climbing those hills, I watched the black smoke spill
Down the valley - far as I could see.
It didn't matter......

Chorus 1:
Cause she was all mine - my 62 Pontiac.
Was feeling mighty fine. I was one happy guy.
I was King of the Road - I had places to go.
It didn't matter, she got me there and back.
I was excited - for my 62 Pontiac.

When I got home, I hit the carwash - was gonna spray that engine down.
But the soap and the suds made their way to the plugs -
I had to tow her on back into town.
I painted her red like an apple. Got an 8 track, blue lights on the floor
And I shined her every night, got her looking just right
For that girl that I was waiting for.
It didn't matter.....

Chorus 2:
Cause she was all mine - my 62 Pontiac
She started every time and never looked back.
i was King of the Road - I had no place to go.
It didn't matter - she weren't a Cadillac
I was excited - for my 62 Pontiac.

Bridge:
Now there's a first time for everything
It's all part of the plan.
My first car was everything....
Turned a boy into a man.

Chorus 3:
Cause she was all mine - my 62 Pontiac.
Was working overtime, but I didn't mind.
I was King of the Road - I had places to go
Don't you worry - she got me there and back.
I was excited..........Delighted.........Ignited
I was excited - for my 62 Pontiac.

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