I met a little girl and I settled down

In a little house out on the edge of town

We got married, and swore we'd never part

Then little by little we drifted from each other's heart



At first I thought it was just restlessness

That would fade as time went by and our love grew deep

In the end it was something more I guess

That tore us apart and made us weep



And I'm driving a stolen car

Down on Eldridge Avenue

Each night I wait to get caught

But I never do



She asked if I remembered the letters I wrote

When our love was young and bold

She said last night she read those letters

And they made her feel one hundred years old



There's a river that runs by that little town down into the sea

It was there in the shade I laid my body down as she flowed on so effortlessly

Now there's a party tonight out off the county line, there be dancing down at seven trees

From these banks I can see those party lights shine, maby she's there maby she's looking for me



Last night I dreamed I made the call

I swore to return to stay forever more once again we stood on the wedding steps at whipre hall and walked on and on through the chapel door

I can remember how good I felt inside when the preacher said "Son you may kiss the bride

But as I leaned over to touch her pretty lips I felt it all slip away through my fingertips

And I'm driving a stolen car through a pitt's black night

I keep telling myself everything is gonna be alright

But I ride by night and I travel in fear no matter what I do, or wher I drive

Nobody sees me when I ride by