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