White Lightnin' Express

(Hank Mills)



The ole smell of a corn wakes me every morn

I drive to the still for a twenty gallonfill

Though I hate to get dressed you don't get a lot of rest

When you're runnin' the white lightnin' express.



I built a tricky little bumper on the back of my car

And it came in handy one day

The federal boys locked bumpers with me

I pushed a little button and I got away.



With one stake dry and the other one wet

I'm gonna end up to be a millionaire yet

From east to west I'm a mashin' the best

And runnin' the white lightnin' express.



My mommie told me it's illegal you see

What happen to dad can happen to me

My dad was the best but they laid him to rest

From runnin' the white lightnin' express.



I take my moonshine baby along

And she's gettin' pretty good at all of my tricks

If the ten penny nails don't slow down the law

She'll pour out the oil and run 'em in a ditch.



With one stake dry and the other one wet

I'm gonna end up to be a millionaire yet

That is if I don't meet my death

From runnin' the white lightnin' express...