Truck Driving Man
David Allan Coe Lyrics


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I stopped at a roadhouse in Texas,
A little place called Hamburger Dan's
I put some money in the jukebox,
And played that truck drivin' man

Pour me another cup of coffee,
For it is the best in the land
I put my money in the jukebox,
And play That Truck Drivin' Man

The waitress she pour me some coffee
I thanked her but called her again
I said, "That ol' song sure does fit me
'Cause I am a truck drivin' man"

Pour me another cup of coffee,
For it is the best in the land
I put my money in the jukebox,
And play That Truck Drivin' Man

I climbed back a board my old semi
And just like a flash I was gone
I got them big wheels a-rollin
I'm on my way to San Antone

Pour me another cup of coffee,
For it is the best in the land




I put my money in the jukebox,
And play That Truck Drivin' Man

Overall Meaning

The song Truck Driving Man by David Allan Coe is about a truck driver who stops at a roadhouse in Texas called Hamburger Dan's. He plays the song Truck Driving Man on the jukebox and requests another cup of coffee. The waitress serves him and he thanks her, calling her again for another cup of coffee. He relates to the song because he is a truck driver himself, climbing back aboard his old semi and heading towards San Antone.


What is interesting about this song is that it is considered an anthem among truck drivers. The lyrics describe the struggles of a truck driver's life on the road, and it has resonated with those in the trucking community. Additionally, the song has been covered by several artists, including Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. Truck Driving Man was written by Terry Fell, who was also a truck driver, and David Allan Coe included it on his album The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy in 1974.


Another interesting fact is that Coe has often been regarded as an outlaw country singer, and many of his songs have controversial lyrics. In fact, some of his songs were banned from radio stations due to their explicit content. However, Truck Driving Man is a more subdued song that focuses on the life of a truck driver. Coe himself has stated that he has a great deal of respect for truck drivers, and the song reflects that respect.


Overall, Truck Driving Man is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It has become an anthem for truck drivers and continues to be a popular song decades after its initial release.


Chords:
Verse: G C G D G
Chorus: G C G D G


Line by Line Meaning

I stopped at a roadhouse in Texas,
I made a pit stop at a small bar called Hamburger Dan's during my travels through Texas.


A little place called Hamburger Dan's
The establishment I visited was a small bar named after its proprietor, Hamburger Dan.


I put some money in the jukebox,
I inserted some currency into the coin-operated music player.


And played that truck drivin' man
I selected and listened to the track called 'Truck Drivin' Man' by David Allan Coe on the jukebox.


Pour me another cup of coffee,
Please fill up my coffee cup with more of the beverage.


For it is the best in the land
I really enjoy the taste of this coffee and believe it's one of the best available.


The waitress she pour me some coffee
The female employee who serves beverages brought me another cup of coffee.


I thanked her but called her again
After expressing gratitude for her service, I asked the waitress for another cup of coffee.


I said, 'That ol' song sure does fit me
I remarked to someone that the song I just played on the jukebox describes my life and experiences well.


'Cause I am a truck drivin' man'
My profession is a driver of large commercial vehicles known as trucks.


I climbed back a board my old semi
I ascended into the cab of my older model semi-trailer truck.


And just like a flash I was gone
I departed from the roadside bar rather quickly and suddenly.


I got them big wheels a-rollin
I set the wheels of my truck in motion and began my journey once again.


I'm on my way to San Antone
I am en route to the city of San Antonio, Texas.




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@woopimerrin78

This is a great song to listen when I'm on the road.

@rosanabeninati7432

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@douglashagan65

I didn't know this version was out there this is pretty good I thought buck

@ExtremelyApples1235

Y'all ever heard of David Allen coe?!

@MajorEasley

LoL wow.

@jahslade3901

Nancy Nyman, Why don't you write one? that's what the world is waiting for, a fuckin' chick's truckin' song....

@nancynyman6446

Apparently there are no women truckers....

@MattieA65

There are "Lot Lizards," though.

@preacherboy238

Matt Angelucci what do you call a lot lizzard with a matress tied to her back?

@preacherboy238

An owner operator

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