I was just out of the service
Thumbin' through the classifieds
When an ad that said "Old Chevy"
Somehow caught my eye
The lady didn't know the year or even if it ran
But I had that thousand dollars in my hand
It was way back in the corner of this old ramshackle barn
With thirty years of dust and dirt on that green army tarp
And, when I pulled the cover off, it took away my breath
For what she called a Chevy, was a '66 Corvette.
I felt a little guilty as I counted out the bills
But what a thrill I got when I sat behind the wheel
I opened up the glove box and that's when I found the note
The date was 1966 and this is what he wrote
He said, " My name is Private Andrew Malone
If you're reading this, then I didn't make it home.
But for every dream that shattered, another one comes true.
This car was once a dream of mine, now it belongs to you.
And though you may take her and make her your own
You'll always be riding with Private Malone."
Well, it didn't take me long at all
I had her running good
I love to hear those horses thunder underneath her hood
I had her shining like a diamond
And I'd put the rag-top down
All the pretty girls would stop and stare
As I drove her through town
The buttons on the radio didn't seem to work quite right
But it picked up that oldie show, especially late at night
I'd get the feeling sometimes
If I turned real quick I'd see
A soldier riding shotgun
In the seat right next to me
It was a young man named Private Andrew Malone
Who fought for his country and never made it home
But for every dream that shattered, another one comes true
This car was once a dream of his, back when it was new
He told me to take her and make her my own
And I was proud to be riding with Private Malone
One night it was raining hard, I took the curve too fast
I still don't remember much about that fiery crash
Someone said they thought they saw a soldier pull me out
They didn't get his name but I know without a doubt
It was a man named Private Andrew Malone
Who fought for his country but never made it home
But for every dream that shattered, another one comes true
This car was once a dream of his, back when it was new
I know I wouldn't be here if he hadn't tagged along
Oh, thank god I was riding with Private Malone
YOU ARE READING
My Song Book
RastgeleThese songs are not mine, the book is. The title of each chapter will be the name of the song and who made the song. The pages will have lyrics and videos if I can find them. Some may be from my choir class, and others will be songs I enjoy and hope...
