I bought myself a horseless carriage, the pride of every street, It has no horse, no reins, no hay — but what a mighty feat! No horse in front, no reins in hand, no stable in my sight, I simply turn the crank and — **WHOOSH!** — I’m taking off tonight! I pull my goggles down and give the steering wheel a spin, The engine makes a mighty noise — I’m sure the race begins. I wave goodbye to walking men, I leave them in the dust, I’m traveling at **eight miles an hour** — **The speed of light, I trust!** I’m a **highway star!** I’m flying down the lane! Eight miles an hour — They’ll never catch me again! The wind is in my whiskers, My hat is nearly gone, I’m moving like a lightning bolt — **And I’ve only just begun!** A man on horseback shouted, “Sir! You’d better slow it down!” I shouted back, “Can’t hear you! I’m the fastest man in town!” A chicken crossed the roadway — I nearly broke the speed, I sounded my enormous horn and demonstrated reckless speed! I passed a farmer’s wagon — what a glorious display! He waved at me so slowly, I thought he’d been delayed. I looked behind my shoulder and laughed with great delight: “At eight miles per hour, my friend, **I’m practically out of sight!**” I’m a **highway star!** I’m tearing up the street! Eight miles an hour — What an unbelievable feat! The horses look offended, The pedestrians look pale, I’m moving so incredibly fast **I’m leaving behind a trail!** My doctor says, “Be careful! Your speed is quite extreme!” My mother says, “Come home at once!” I say, “I’m chasing dreams!” They tell me, “Someday, perhaps, Machines will travel faster still.” I laugh and say, “Impossible! **Eight miles an hour is thrilling enough to kill!**” I’ve got no need for horses, No need to walk at all. I’m practically a comet With wheels instead of a tail! I’m a **highway star!** The terror of the road! Eight miles an hour — I’m carrying a mighty load! The nineteenth century can’t believe The speed I’ve reached so far, I bought the first horseless carriage… **I’m a HIGHWAY STAR!** Eight miles an hour… Eight miles an hour… If I go any faster, **I might have to call the fire brigade!** *Vroom… vroom…* **I’m a highway star!** 🚗💨
