Class of ’76 – Whatcha Gonna Do? Verse 1 Diploma in my hand, summer ’76, They say “Congrats, kid,” but man, life’s a fix. Jobs are tight, too many kids in line, One million outta work, yeah, that shit’s fine… not. Pre-Chorus “Yo, what you doin’ now?” everybody asks, I shrug, I laugh, say, “Man, gotta see how this lasts.” Chorus / Hook Class of ’76 – whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do? I got no clue. Class of ’76 – whatcha gonna do, friend? Big dreams, empty streets, gotta roll with the bend. Verse 2 Some kids hit college, safe route, no sweat, Me? Grabbed a truck at the store, no regrets. Old Hanomag, seven-ton load, Haulin’ fridges, washing machines, down the road. Pre-Chorus Engine hummin’, hands tight on the wheel, No lesson plans, just cold asphalt feel. Chorus / Hook Class of ’76 – whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do? I got no clue. Class of ’76 – whatcha gonna do, friend? Life’s a hard road, gotta drive ’til the end. Bridge (spoken or half-sung) Truck stop diner, coffee and smoke, Old-timer stories, laughs and jokes. Romance on the radio, reality on the dash, Cut or keep? Man, life moves fast. Chorus / Hook (big, repeat) Class of ’76 – whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do? I got no clue. Class of ’76 – whatcha gonna do, friend? Hard roads, crazy nights, still pushin’ ’til the end. Outro / Tagline Class of ’76 – whatcha gonna do? Life’s a ride, man, ride it through.
