Get Your Kicks on Route 66
The Nat King Cole Trio Lyrics
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Travel my way, take the highway that's the best
Get your kicks on Route 66
It winds from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route 66
Joplin, Missouri
And Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty
You'll see Amarillo
Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona
Don't forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
The Nat King Cole Trio's song "Route 66" is an iconic ode to one of America's most famous highways. The song is essentially a travel guide that urges the listener to take Route 66 as they travel from Chicago to Los Angeles. The lyrics encourage the listener to "get your kicks" on Route 66, emphasizing that this is the best way to travel west. The song begins by inviting the listener to join the singer on the open road, using Route 66 as their guide to adventure.
The lyrics proceed to list various locations along Route 66, including Saint Louis, Joplin, Missouri, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Flagstaff, and more. The singer describes each place as "mighty pretty," encouraging the listener to take the time to appreciate the scenery along the way. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, urging the listener to "get your kicks" on Route 66 during their trip to California.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ever plan to motor west
If you're planning on driving towards the west coast
Travel my way, take the highway that's the best
Take the route I suggest as the best highway for this trip
Get your kicks on Route 66
Have fun and enjoy yourself while traveling on Route 66
It winds from Chicago to LA
Route 66 passes through Chicago and goes all the way to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
The entire length of Route 66 is over 2000 miles
Now you go through Saint Louis
As you continue on Route 66, you'll pass through Saint Louis
Joplin, Missouri
Another town you'll come across on Route 66 is Joplin, Missouri
And Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty
Oklahoma City has a great appearance as you drive through
You'll see Amarillo
You'll get to see Amarillo as you travel on Route 66
Gallup, New Mexico
Another town you'll pass through is Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona
Route 66 takes you through Flagstaff, Arizona
Don't forget Winona
Make sure you don't miss out on seeing Winona on your journey
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
Other major stops on Route 66 include Kingman, Barstow, and San Bernardino
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
Listen to my advice that's especially relevant for today
When you make that California trip
When you plan to visit California
Get your kicks on Route 66
Have a great time and enjoy your journey on Route 66
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
Again, pay attention to my current advice
When you make that California trip
When planning to visit California
Get your kicks on Route 66
Enjoy your journey and have a great time on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
One last reminder to have a fun time on Route 66
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Written by: Bobby W Troup
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