Truckin’ (Live at the Lyceum Theatre, London, England, May 26, 1972) The Grateful Dead

[Intro]
Of course, by now, I needn't tell you that this, this next number rose straight to the top of the charts in Turlock, California. Numero uno and stayed there for a week or two. They love this in Turlock and we love them for that

One, two, one, two, three

[Chorus 1]
Truckin', got my chips cashed in
Keep truckin', like the do-dah man
Together, more or less in line
Just keep truckin' on

[Verse 1]
Arrows of neon and flashing marquees out on Main Street
Chicago, New York, Detroit and it's all on the same street
Your typical city involved in a typical daydream
Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings

[Chorus 2]
Dallas, got a soft machine
Houston, too close to New Orleans
New York got the ways and means
But just won't let you be, oh no

[Verse 2]
Most of thе cats that you meet on the street speak of true lovе
Most of the time they're sittin' and cryin' at home
One of these days they know they better get goin'
Out of the door and down on the street all alone