THAT OLD CAR vocal: Janice Merritt (www.janiceandbud.com) when i was two months shy of birthday number six my new baby brother appeared no one had the time to play i felt like i was in the way so i ran away to the backseat of dad's chevrolet if i could just get that old car started i could drive until the heartache disappeared just me and raggedy ann and a kitten we call sam mom and dad would miss us when we parted if i could just get that old car started that fairlane parked in our backyard would be mine come graduation in june when mom complained i didn't pull my weight and dad disapproved of the boys i'd date the window facing that ford was my favorite view if i could just get that old car started i could drive until the heartaches disappeared i knew a winding country road that could lighten any load behind the wheel i wouldn't feel so broken-hearted if i could just get that old car started with the radio on and the wind in my hair i could drive away my cares i do the best that i can now two kids, too many bills, too little time i've got a rambler filled with rust and rot my mechanic says the rings are shot but this prayer's been my saving grace since i was a child if i can just get that old car started i'll drive until the heartache disappears when i'm feeling this unsure the highway holds the cure when i get back i'll face the world strong-hearted if i can just get that old car... i don't need to go far.. i will get that old car started |