[Verse 1] Turn the key, come on, friend Battery coughs, starter clicks A little life in a rusted brick I pump the pedal, count to three You spit blue smoke and answer me The fuel line leaks, the fan belt squeals But I still know every way you feel And I keep one hand wrapped around the key If we can make it past the county line I'll get us through another day [Chorus] Keep this old bug running Don't let the little engine quit We got one more mile of morning And a whole lot left in it I'll find a leap beneath the rust 'Til the wheels remember us Run, please don't leave me on the shoulder [Verse 2] The heater's cold, the window sticks We still don't talk about the fix A toolbox rattles on the floor The glovebox hasn't closed since 84 I turn the idle screw by touch You're not much, but you're enough [Chorus] Keep this old bug running Don't let the little engine quit We got one more mile of morning And a whole lot left in it I'll find a leap beneath the rust 'Til the wheels remember us [Bridge] Twenty years of patching well Of things we cracked and fixed ourselves You carried me when I was broke I'll keep you breathing through the smoke [Chorus] Keep this old, hard running Let the tired little pistons sing Every turn and faded number Still means more than anything When the last road opens wide I'll want you on the passenger side Keep this old, hob-running 'Til the wheels remember us Caught our love [Outro] And keep spinning in the dark One more mile beneath the stars
