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A song by Carol Johnston

My Chevy Continental

Playful & Silly 5:28

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Lyrics

I'm taking my car with me when I die
I don't know how I'll do it, but I'll try
My Chevy Continental
It's pedal to the metal
I'm feeling monumental
Speeding up to heaven, don't ask why

I'll be revving my engine 'cross the clouds
I'm driving up to God's house if allowed
In my red convertible
I am real observable
My joy so discernible
Shiny red and chrome trim, I'm so proud

Don't you dare sell her
She was better than a wife
Stayed where I parked her
I have owned her, her whole life
Loved when I washed her
'Cause she would sparkle and shine
Like a new copper penny
She knew she was mine

She's my poor man's Cadillac
Til I had my heart attack
There's no dummy hump in back
My long tailed, fifth wheel
She's all solid steel
She's all solid steel
All solid steel

Bury me in my car and don't ask why
Place me in the driver's seat in a tie
Put me in my best dress suit
And my favorite black boots
Tell St. Peter I'm en route
Gas her up, with keys in hand, I'll fly
And I'll fly
And I'll fly

I'm gonna drive it to the pearly gates
I'm gonna honk my horn and make them wait
I gonna punch it hard so I'm not late
Yes, I'm keeping it, I know that's my fate

Oh, please don't mourn me, I'm gonna be fine
I got my car, so I really don't mind
My '57 Bel Air is my shrine
A souped up Chevy that's dressed to the nines
I'm racing angels to my finish line
With her white wall tires, she's so very fine
My Chevy Continental
With pedal to the metal
I know I'm sentimental
Hope God is not judgmental
Hope he allows my wheels, doesn't mind

When he sees my car, pray He lets me in
Hope driving a cool Chevy's not a sin
Yes, I'm driving it to the pearly gates
I'm gonna honk my horn and make them wait
I gonna punch it hard so I'm not late
'Cause I'm keeping it
I know that's my fate
Cause that's my fate

God , let me cross that celestial line.
Come on, you know my car is super fine
Don't lock that gate
I know I'm late
I have a clean slate
Don't want to incinerate
Please, please accommodate

Wow, Oh wait, oh wait
That light emanates
Really radiates
My car, now it brakes
My soul elevates
It does dissipate
It Transfigurates

This is super great!
This is super fine!
I made it in time
Made it
Made it
I made it (FIX)
To the finish line!
I made it in time
Made it
Made it
I made it
To the finish line!

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Other versions (1)

Earlier or alternate takes Carol made of this song.

  • Version 2 4:53