Story Behind the Song
..so much of American heritage comes from Appalachia and this composition is a tribute to this region. Appalachia, although rich in natural resources, is a difficult land to access and consequently is home to much poverty. The people of this region, however, represent some of the most hospitable and true-hearted of any people in the world..
Lyrics
Well, drivin' down the highway, I-seven-five,
just went through Toledo now it's time for overdrive.
Pick-ups on my left, big rigs on my right,
I'm gonna have to drive all night.
I'm on my way to Tennessee,
there's a little girl there,
she's a-waitin' for me.
I'll drive all night,
if that's what it takes,
pedal to the metal,
forget the brakes.
I left my load in Detroit, 'bout an hour ago,
I'm empty and I'm moving fast and this lane is really slow.
Pick-ups on my left, big rigs on my right,
I guess that I'll be drivin' all night.
I'm on my way to good ol' Kentucky,
there' a little girl there,
she's a-waitin for me.
I'll drive all night,
there's no time to stop and rest.
A few more hours,
and I'll be headin' west.
I just heard the man on the radio, say hey,
grab up your guitar,
come on over and play.
I'll drive all night,
if that's what it takes,
pedal to the metal,
forget the brakes.
Well, shake it to the left, 'n' shake it the right,
come on little girl, now, shake it all night.
Pick-ups on my left, big rigs on my right,
guess I won't sleep tonight.
I'll drive all night if that's what it takes,
pedal to the metal,
for heaven's sakes.
So drive all night,
if that's what it takes,
put the pedal to the metal,
forget the brakes.
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