I was on the outskirts of a little southern Trying to reach my destination before the sun went The old CB was blarin' on Channel 1-9 When there a little boy's voice on the radio line
And he said, "Breaker 1-9, is there? 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 who we got on that end" I told him my and then he began "Though I'm not supposed to you fellows out there Mom says you're busy and for me to off the air"
But you see, I get lonely and it helps to that's about all I can do, I'm crippled and I can't 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 boy said But I guess it's mine and mom's now 'cause my daddy's Dad had a wreck about a ago He was tryin' to get home in a blinding
Mom has to work now to make ends And I'm not much help with my two feet She says not to worry that make it alright But I hear her sometimes late at night
You know there's one thing I want than anything else to see Oh, I know you guys are too busy to bother me But you see, my dad used to me for rides when he was home But I guess that's all over now since my daddy's
Not one came on the old CB As that little crippled boy talked me I tried hard to a lump just wouldn't stay down As I thought about my boy back in town
Dad was gonna take mom and me with him later on year Why I remember him sayin' This old truck will be yours, Bear But I know now I'll never get a ride on again But old base'll keep me in touch with all my trucker friends
Teddy Bear's gonna on out now and leave you alone 'Cause it's about time for mom to come But you give me when you're passin' through And I'll surely be to come back to you
Well, I came back and I said you go 10-10 your home 20, little CB friend He gave me his address and I didn't hesitate 'Cause this hot load of freight just have to wait
I turned that truck on a dime And headed for Jackson Street 229 And as I rounded the corner, oh, I got one the heck of a were lined up for three city blocks
I guess every driver for around 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 truck and off again
Well, you better believe I took my turn rifin' Bear And then carried him back in and put him down in his And buddy, if I never live to see happiness I want you to know I saw it that day in the face of little 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 with a mile grin And said, "So long trucker, I'll you again" Ah, I hit that interstate tears in my eyes
I on the radio and I got another surprise Breaker 1-9 came the on the air Just one of thanks from mama, Teddy Bear We wish each and everyone a special for you 'Cause you made my little boy's dream come true I'll sign off now before I to cry May God ride you 10-4 and goodbye