Long Distance Driving - Slim Dusty

Well I’ve gotta make it into Sydney markets tonight

I’ve gotta be unloaded at Flemington before daylight

The Kennys' polished up and my log books' filled into go

Why on earth I took on long distance drivin', mate I’ll never know

I pushed her into 1st gear let the clutch out and then I’m away

The way the clutch is shuddering she’s four tonne over I’d say

I hate to think what will happen when we get to Marulan weighbridge

If they make me unload I’ll be late and that’s ridgy didge

Hey

Well I’ve gotta make it into Sydney markets tonight

I gotta be unloaded at Flemington before daylight

My The Kennys' polished up and my log books' filled into go

Why on earth I took on long distance drivin', mate I’ll never know hey

I got my ears on but I’m sittin' on the side I don’t want to chat

I only use it emergency to ask where the blue lights are at

If I don’t blow a tyre I’ll be there in plenty of time

If I don’t go crazy starin' at this long white line, hey

Cause I’ve gotta make it into Sydney markets tonight

I’ve gotta be unloaded at Flemington before daylight

My The Kennys' polished up and my log books' filled into go

Oh why on earth I took on long distance drivin', mate I’ll never know

That’s right

That bloke in the kombi, is drivin' me right round the bend

I’ll tailgate awhile he might let me around in the end

If he keeps slowin' up it’s certain I’ll do my block

If that happens mate he’ll be in for one hell of a shock, yeah

Well I’ve gotta make it into Sydney markets tonight

I’ve gotta be unloaded at Flemington before daylight

Hey the Kennys' polished up and my log books' filled into go

Why on earth I took on long distance drivin', mate I’ll never know

Why on earth I took on long distance drivin', mate I’ll never know

Hey!