The Ballad Of Danger Dave And Double Trouble

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Well, they loaded up in Bakersfield Running late no time to kill Trying to beat the freezing rain Because Danger Dave forgot the chains Now where the 99 meets the 5 Few clicks north the old Grapevine Double trouble lost his nerve when he Hit some ice and we started to swerve [Verse 2] Well he lit a smoke and than he lit another Started to choke he said "Listen brother, Danger Dave we need to stop Without those chains we won't make the top" Dave just smiled and gladly said "It's been three days since I've seen a bed This load of beer's gotta get to town Now gimme that wheel and I'll hammer down" [Chorus] (Danger Dave) Trouble ridin' shotgun And Danger at the wheel Roaring like thunder Racing up the hill Keep out of the ditches Stay between the lines Gotta be on time (Gotta be on time) [Verse 3] Well, he mashed her down and he hit full speed Got him up a good head of steam Ran the coup flew right by That trooper said, "Them boys are gonna die" Grapevine's took it's share of souls When that ice starts taking hold Climbing it in a blaze of glory But coming down that's a different story [Verse 4] Well, sure enough they made the peak Trouble trying to knock the freak What goes up must come down 'Bout that time the trailer came around But Dave proclaimed, "I won't jacknife Been pulling these hills most of my life" Gripped the wheel held her straight 'Bout that time the whole rig began to rotate [Chorus] (Danger Dave) Trouble ridin' shotgun And Danger at the wheel Roaring like thunder Racing up the hill Keep out of the ditches Stay between the lines Gotta be on time (Gotta be on time) [Verse 5] Now they were spinning down that super slab And a funny smell was filling the cab Truck kept going 'round and 'round All they could do was ride it down They both knew that this was the end Went down the ramp come up again Somewhere they caught a break The tires grabbed and they started to shake [Bridge] Well, all at once the ice is gone They found a gear and headed home Legend has it they were right on time Two old tired drivers beat the mighty Grapevine [Chorus] (Danger Dave) Trouble ridin' shotgun And Danger at the wheel Roaring like thunder Racing up the hill Keep out of the ditches Stay between the lines Gotta be on time (Gotta be on time)