Truckin’ (Live at UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, IA, February 5, 1978) The Grateful Dead

"Truckin’" by the Grateful Dead, released in 1970, is a #Rock anthem that explores themes of travel, resilience, and the ups and downs of life on the road. The lyrics reflect a sense of camaraderie and the pursuit of freedom. Musically, it features improvisational jams and a blend of rock, folk, and blues. Its cultural impact is significant, becoming a symbol of the counterculture movement and the band's live ethos.

[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]
See 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 the cats you meet on the street speak of true love
Most of the time they're sittin' and cryin' at home
And one of these days they know they better get goin'
Out of the door and down on the street all alone

[Chorus 3]
Truckin', like the do-dah man
Once told me "You've got to play your hand"
Sometimes your cards ain't worth a dime
If you don't lay 'em down, no, no

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