Four Hours Under That Hood

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Chew rolled in with a toolbox grin, Said, “That truck won’t crank again.” popped the hood and climbed right in, Boots in the air, elbows pinned. The crew checked clocks, the coffee went cold, Holiday lunch was ready to roll. [Chorus] Chew took four hours on a battery change, Laid in the engine bay, working real strange. We had pie on the table and plates all set, But the truck wasn’t turning and we hadn’t ate yet. Hey, Chew, that lunch got away— Four hours under that hood, and we missed the holiday! [Verse 2] He asked for a wrench, then asked for a light, Someone passed him a sandwich; he said, “Not quite.” The boss called twice from the break-room door, While Chew found one bolt he’d seen before. The gravy was cooling, the rolls went dry, We watched the noon hour crawl on by. [Chorus] Chew took four hours on a battery change, Laid in the engine bay, working real strange. We had pie on the table and plates all set, But the truck wasn’t turning and we hadn’t ate yet. Hey, Chew, that lunch got away— Four hours under that hood, and we missed the holiday! [Bridge] At last came a clatter, then a spark and a roar, Chew slid out laughing onto the shop floor. That old truck fired up like it meant to stay, But the lunch crew had gone home and packed leftovers away. [Guitar Solo] [Final Chorus] Chew took four hours on a battery change, Laid in the engine bay, working real strange. He got that truck running, we’ll give him his due, But the holiday feast never waited for Chew. Hey, Chew, next time don’t delay— We’re eating at noon, come what may! [Outro] Four hours under that hood, now the truck runs fine— Next holiday lunch, we’re leaving on time.