Red Sovine Lyrics
"Teddy Bear"

I was on the outskirts of a little southern town
Tryin' to reach my destination
Before the sun went down

The old CB was blarin' away on channel 1-9
When there came
A little boy's voice on the radio line

And he said Breaker 1-9 Is anyone there
Come on back truckers
And talk to Teddy Bear

Well I keyed the mike and said
You got it Teddy Bear
And a little boy's voice came back on the air

Preciate 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 fellows 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
I'm crippled
And I can't walk

I came back and told him to fire up that mike
And I'd talk to him As long as he liked

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
He was trying to get home in a blindin' 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
Aw, 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 A lump
That just wouldn't stay down
As I thought about my boy Back in Greenville Town

Dad was going to take mom and me with him Later on this year
Why l remember him saying
Someday this old truck will be yours Teddy Bear
But I know I'll never get to ride an 18-wheeler again
But this old base will keep me in touch
With all my trucker friends

Teddy Bear's gonna back on out now And leave you alone
'Cause it's about time for Mom to come home
But you give me a shout when you're passin' through
And I'll sure be happy to come back to you

Well I came back and I said
Uh...Before you go 10-10
What's your home 20 Little CB friend

Well he gave me his address And I didn't once hesitate
'Cause this hot load of freight Was just gonna have to wait
I turned that truck around on a dime
And headed straight for Jackson Street, 229
And as I rounded the corner Oh I got one heck of a shock
l8 wheelers were lined up for three city blocks

Why I guess every driver for miles around
Had caught Teddy Bear's call
And that little crippled boy was having a ball
For as fast as one driver would carry him in
Another would carry him to his truck And take 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 all were gone

He shook my hand with a mile-long grin
And said So long trucker
I'll catch ya again

Well I hit the Interstate With tears in my eyes
I turned on the radio And I got another surprise

Breaker 1-9 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
May God ride with ya
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And goodbye