Johnny Chrome Engine
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On birthday number five my daddy died
He was fixing a flat by that mountain road side
Cranked up the jack slipped under the car
When the jack came down poor old daddy saw stars
The last words we exchanged was by that highway exit
I said, "Daddy it's falling," he said, "Holly shit."
Now I am older and a genius it seems
I got the coolest set of wheels you have ever seen
Got a chrome transmission and neon plugs
Got silk upholstery and a Chinese rug
If you lift the hood you won't believe your eyes
It's like the sunset strip under moonlit skies

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They call me Johnny Chroooooome
Johnny Chrome Engine I'm as proud as can be
The American ace from sea to sea

I built me that car and I call it the Phantom
When you slip it in gear it plays the national anthem
Me and my car having so much fun
I'd cruise it on the strip if it would only run
Every Saturday night I push it down the block
All the kids in town think it's really hot

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Someday I'm gonna get me a car to cruise
Gonna throw in the can these old walking shoes
Gonna drive to school
Gonna drive all around
Gonna tow the Phantom all through the town
Then all the guys will think I'm really hip
See Johnny Chrome Engine on the Sunset Strip