I was on the outskirts of a little southern Trying to reach my destination before the sun down The old CB was away on Channel 1-9 When came a little boy's voice on the radio line
And he said, "Breaker 1-9, is anyone Come on truckers and talk to Teddy Bear" I the mike and I said, "You got it, Teddy Bear" And the boy's voice came back on the air
"Appreciate the breaker who we got on end" I told him my handle and then he "Though I'm not supposed to you fellows out there Mom says you're and for me to stay off the air"
But you see, I get lonely and it helps to 'Cause that's about all I can do, I'm crippled and I walk I came back and told him to up that mike And I'd talk to him as long as liked
"This was my dad's radio", the little boy But I guess it's and mom's now 'cause my daddy's dead Dad had a about a month ago He was tryin' to get in a blinding snow
Mom has to work now to make meet And I'm not much with my two crippled feet She says not to that we'll make it alright But I hear her cryin' late at night
You know there's one thing I want more than else to see Oh, I know you guys are too to bother with me But you see, my dad used to take me for rides he was home But I that's all over now since my daddy's gone
Not one breaker on the old CB As that little crippled boy with me I tried hard to swallow a lump just wouldn't stay As I thought about my boy in Greenville town
Dad was gonna mom and me with him later on this year Why I remember him sayin' This old truck will be yours, Bear But I know now never get a ride on 18-wheeler again But old base'll keep me in touch with all my trucker friends
Teddy Bear's back on out now and leave you alone 'Cause it's about time for mom to home But you give me shout when you're passin' And surely be happy to come back to you
Well, I came back and I said before you go What's home 20, little CB friend He gave me his address and I didn't hesitate 'Cause this hot load of freight would just have to
I turned that truck on a dime And headed straight for Street 229 And as I the corner, oh, I got one the heck of a shock were lined up for three city blocks
I every driver for miles around had caught Teddy Bear's call And that little boy was havin' a ball For as as one driver would carry him in would carry him to his truck and take off again
Well, you believe I took my turn rifin' Teddy Bear And carried him back in and put him down in his chair And buddy, if I never live to see again I want you to I saw it that day in the face of that little man
We took up a collection for him his mama got home And each driver said goodbye and then were all gone He shook my hand with a mile grin And said, "So trucker, I'll catch you again" Ah, I hit that with tears in my eyes
I on the radio and I got another surprise Breaker 1-9 the voice on the air Just one of thanks from mama, Teddy Bear We wish and everyone a special prayer for you you just made my little boy's dream come true I'll sign off now I start to cry May God ride with you 10-4 and