Get in the Van

We've got a long run of shows, up and down the East Coast

From Maine to Georgia and then down to Mile-O

Then it's back up to Philly, the down to New Orleans

Whoever booked this tour was strung out on methamphetamines

First we head up to the Tone Shop for sticks and wires

Maybe play that old J-45,

If it's here when I return, all that money I will burn

For a chance to find a few songs inside

Get in the van, get in the van

We're making all the music that we can

Load our gear out in a driving rain

Get in the van, get in the van

We're making all the money that we can

And maybe one day this van will become a plane

We broke down outside Raleigh

No one showed up in New Orleans

I had to wish my daughter happy birthday when she turned sixteen

I hope she remembers all I taught her

I hope her word stays true

Do what I say, not what I do

Another late night birthday call

From outside some old dance hall

And I feel like I'd rather be dead

Tears welled up and this is what she said

Daddy, get in the van, get in the van

Your making all the music that you can

It's your life, and know I understand

I'll be here when you get home,

We can roll out to the Great Unknown

Maybe one day I'll have a van of my own

I remembered all you taught me

I kept my word as true

I hope one day I can roll out in the van with you

Get in the van, get in the van

We're making all the music that we can

Load our gear out in a driving rain

Get in the van, get in the van

We'll make the money that we can

And maybe one day this van will become a plane