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Nitro Express
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Traditional Country
Nitro Express was released on October 15, 1975 by Checked Label Services as a part of the album Bluey Francis Meets Gordon Parsons
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Release DateOctober 15, 1975
LabelChecked Label Services
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM152

Lyrics

I was comin' up a grade that is known as the Devil's Crest
All of thirty-six tons on a rig called the Nitro Express
There was nothin' but curves from the top on down
At the bottom of the grade stood a quiet little country town
I was droppin' off the top when she jarred and the tail shaft broke
Started pumpin' up the brakes, saw 'em go in a great cloud of smoke
And to keep her upright I had to do my best
I'm just a runaway bomb they call the Nitro Express
All of thirty-six tons of detonated steel
Over eighteen tires that smoked and squealed
Had to ride her down, I couldn't jump free
Or there'd be a big hole where that little town used to be
Well, that big freighter swayed as I took on each and every curve
Then my hands started sweatin' and I knew I was a-losin' my nerve
And I cursed every inch and rock on that Devil's Crest
While fightin' with the wheel of the rig called the Nitro Express
Well, I thought I'd slow her down by
Rubbin' the mountain with the side
Then the sparks started flyin' and she fairly lit up the sky
I finally got her stopped, but, mister, I'm gonna confess
It's the last run I'm doin' on a rig called the Nitro Express
All of thirty-six tons of detonated steel
Over eighteen tires that smoked and squealed
Had to ride her down, I couldn't jump free
Or there'd be a big hole where that little town used to be
Yeah, I had to ride her down, I couldn't jump free
Or there'd be a big hole where that little town used to be
Written by: Chris Roberts, Jim Thornton, Scott Turner
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