I was on the outskirts of a southern town Trying to my destination before the sun went down The old CB was away on Channel 1-9 When there came a boy's voice 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 little boy's voice came on the air
"Appreciate the who we got on that end" I him my handle and then he began "Though I'm not supposed to bother you fellows out Mom says you're busy and for me to off the air"
But you see, I get lonely and it to talk 'Cause that's about all I can do, I'm and I can't walk I came back and told him to fire up that And I'd talk to him as as he'd liked
"This was my dad's radio", the little boy But I guess it's mine and now 'cause my daddy's dead Dad had a about a month ago He was tryin' to get home in a snow
Mom has to now to make ends meet And I'm not much help with my two feet She says not to worry that we'll make it But I hear her cryin' sometimes at night
You know one thing I want more than anything else to see Oh, I know you guys are too to bother with me But you see, my dad to take 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 that little boy talked with me I tried to swallow a lump just wouldn't stay down As I thought about my boy back in town
Dad was take mom and me with him later on this year Why I him sayin' someday This old truck will be yours, Teddy But I now I'll never get a ride on 18-wheeler again But this old base'll keep me in touch all my trucker friends
Teddy Bear's gonna back on out now and leave you 'Cause it's time for mom to come home But you give me shout when you're through And I'll surely be happy to come to you
Well, I came back and I before you go 10-10 What's your 20, little CB friend He gave me his address and I didn't hesitate 'Cause this hot load of would just have to wait
I that truck around on a dime And straight for Jackson Street 229 And as I the corner, oh, I got one the heck of a shock were lined up for three city blocks
I guess every driver for miles around had Teddy Bear's call And that crippled boy was havin' a ball For as fast as one driver would him in Another would carry him to his and take off again
Well, you better believe I my turn rifin' Teddy Bear And then carried him in and put him down 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 little man
We took up a for him before his mama got home And each driver said goodbye and they were all gone He shook my hand with a long grin And said, "So long trucker, catch you again" Ah, I hit interstate with tears in my eyes
I on the radio and I got another surprise Breaker 1-9 came the on the air one word of thanks from mama, Teddy Bear We each and everyone a special prayer for you 'Cause you just made my little dream come true I'll sign off now before I to cry May God ride with you 10-4 and