Truck Drivin' Man

Bill Anderson · The First 10 Years: 1956-1966 [2011]

(Terry Fell)



I stopped at a road house in Texas

A little place called Hamburger Dan's

Heard that old jukebox a playin'

Song about a truck drivin' man.



The waitress then brought me up some coffee

I thanked her then called her back again

I said that old song sure does fit me

'Cause I'm a truck drivin' man.



Pour me another cup of coffee

For it is the best in the land

Put a nickel in the jukebox

And play the ''Truck Drivin' Man.''



--- Instrumental ---



I climbed back aboard my old semi

And then like a flash I was gone

I got them old truck wheels a rolling

Now I'm on my way to San Antone.



When I get my call up to glory

They'll take me away from this land

I'll head this old truck up to heaven

'Cause I'm a truck drivin' man.



Pour me another cup of coffee

For it is the best in the land

Put a nickel in the jukebox

And play the ''Truck Drivin' Man.''



And play the ''Truck Drivin' Man.''...

Truck Drivin' Man

Bill Anderson's 'Truck Drivin' Man' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the honky-tonk and country storytelling genres. Recorded during the mid-1950s, the track captures the rugged spirit of the American road with vivid imagery of long-haul drivers and open highways. Released on the compilation album 'The First 10 Years: 1956-1966,' the song exemplifies Anderson's ability to craft relatable narratives that resonated deeply with audiences across the South. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet evocative melody and lyrics that celebrate the freedom and solitude of the open road, cementing Anderson's legacy as a premier chronicler of rural life and working-class experiences in country music history.