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Teddy Bear
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Teddy Bear was released on January 1, 2007 by Brownbeats Records as a part of the album Ultimate Trucker Anthems
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Release DateJanuary 1, 2007
LabelBrownbeats Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM108

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ferlin Husky
Ferlin Husky
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Dale Royal
Dale Royal
Composer
Billy Joe Burnette
Billy Joe Burnette
Songwriter
Red Sovine
Red Sovine
Composer
Tommy Hill
Tommy Hill
Songwriter

Lyrics

I was on the outskirts of a little southern town
Trying to reach my destination before the sun went down
The old CB was blaring away on channel one nine
When there came a little boy's voice on the radio line
And he said, "Breaker one nine, is anyone there?
Come on back truckers and talk to Teddy Bear"
Well I keyed up the mic and said, "You got it Teddy Bear"
And the little boy's voice came back on the air
"Appreciate the break, who we got on that end?"
I told him my handle and then he began
"Now I'm not supposed to bother you fellas out there
Mom says you're busy and for me to stay off the air
But you see I get lonely and it helps to talk
'Cause that's about all I can do
You see I'm crippled and I can't walk"
I came back and told him to fire up that mic
And I'd talk to him just as long as he'd like
"This was my dad's radio," the little boy said
"But I guess it's mine and mom's now 'cause my daddy's dead
Dad had a wreck about a month ago
And he was trying to get home in a blinding snow
Mom has to work now to make ends meet
And I'm not much help with my two crippled feet
She says not to worry, that we'll make it alright
But I hear her crying sometimes late at night
You know there's one thing I want more than anything else to see
I know you guys are too busy to bother with me
But you see my dad used to take me for rides when he was home
But I guess that's all over now since my daddy's gone"
Not one breaker came on the old CB
As that little crippled boy talked with me
I tried hard to swallow the lump that was in my throat to stay down
As I thought about my boy back in Greenville town
Dad was gonna take mom and me with him later on this year
Why I remember him saying, "Someday this
Old truck will be yours, Teddy Bear"
But I know I'll never get to ride an eighteen wheeler again
But this old base'll let me keep in touch with my trucker friends
"Well Teddy Bear's gonna back on out now and leave you alone
'Cause it's time for mama to come home
But you give me a shout when you're passing through
And I'll be glad to talk to you"
Well I came back and said, "Before you go to ten ten
What's your home twenty, little CB friend?"
Well he gave me his address and I didn't once hesitate
'Cause this hot load of freight is just gonna have to wait
And I turned that truck around on a dime
And headed straight for Jackson Street 229
Well as I rounded the corner I got a heck of a shock
Eighteen wheelers were lined up for three blocks
Well I guess every trucker for miles around
Had caught Teddy Bear's call
And that little crippled boy was having a ball
For as fast as one driver could carry him in
Another one would carry him out to his truck and take him off again
Well you better believe I took my turn at riding Teddy Bear
And then I carried him back in and put him down in his chair
And buddy if I never live to see happiness again
I want you to know I saw it that day in the face of that little man
We took up a collection for him before his mama got home
And each driver said goodbye and then they were all gone
He shook my hand with a mile long grin and said
"So long trucker, I'll catch you again"
Well I hit that interstate with tears in my eyes
And I turned on the radio and got another surprise
"Breaker one nine," came a voice on the air
"Just one word of thanks from Mama Teddy Bear
We wish each and every one a special prayer for you
'Cause you just made my little boy's dream come true
I'll sign off now before I start to cry
And may God ride with you
Ten four and goodbye"
Written by: Billy Joe Burnette, Dale Royal, Red Sovine, Tommy Hill
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