From the recording Gypsy Wagon Man
Lyrics
The Streetcar Song 12-14-17
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I’m riding on the streetcar through the heart of town.
C G
Just like my grandpa did when he lived and worked downtown.
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You can get to work and back and the grocery store, or a night out at the bar.
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In the city the streetcar works just fine ‘cause nothing is too far.
Chorus
There’s a banker riding with us. They patched his heart a month ago.
He’s playing rock-paper-scissors. But he’s losing to little Joe.
He gets off two block early from where he needs to go.
So he can walk a little but really take it slow.
Chorus
There’s a young upwardly mobile couple every Friday at midday.
They snuggle in back a little and stop for sushi at a cafe.
They’re saving for that big house they’ve been dreaming of for years.
But since the streetcar won their hearts they think they might just stay right here.
Chorus
This streetcar is like a donut shop for big city life.
Many take the same route, their morning and evening ride.
The regulars talk to the driver, about baseball and the rain.
They wave to each other even when they don’t know each other’s names.
Chorus
Back when kerosene lamps lit this old house of mine.
Kansas City Missouri had the most streetcar lines.
Climate change is coming, when the cliff is nobody knows.
Maybe electricity is the new way to roll.
Chorus
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On the street car, set your burdens down
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On the street car, you can look around
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On the street car is where the future will be found.
C G C
On the street car downtown.
Words and Music by David B. Hakan
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