A lotta locomotion (video)

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A lotta locomotion that's what we need,

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from a locomotive who can take the lead !

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From the eastern ocean to the western sea,

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locomotion's gonna carry me.

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A lotta locomotion that's what we need,

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if we are ever gonna get up speed.

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A lotta locomotion and the right approach,

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for there are lots of different kinds of coach.

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1. Like me, I'm Ashley, I'm the smoking car,

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I've tried to quit the habit, but my inside's used to tar.

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I know if I don't give up, I might choke or have a stroke,

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that scares me, and when I'm scared, boy, I need a smoke !

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2. Buffy at your service, ever open wide,

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my microwave is cooking to warm you from inside.

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A lotta locomotion will do the trick,

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come and bite my burgers, I'm hot and cheap and quick !

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3. My name's Dinah, I'm the dining car.

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I'll cook for you and listen while you lean upon my bar.

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I'll serve you with your dinner while the train goes loop the loop,

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gee, I'm sorry gentlemen, I hope you wanted soup.

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A lotta locomotion that's what we need,

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if we are ever gonna get up speed.

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From the eastern ocean to the western sea,

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locomotion's gonna carry me.

(orig. moves up half a note to capo 1st here)

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4. My name's Pearl, I'm a brand new girl,

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my springs still bounce, my fans still whirl.

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Ain't gonna smoke, ain't gonna drink.

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What are you gonna do ? What'd you think ?

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A lotta locomotion underneath the sun,

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gonna try them all until we find the one.

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From the Eastern Ocean to the coast stop west,

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gonna dis them all until I find the best.

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A lotta locomotion that's what we need,

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from a locomotive who can take the lead !

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From the eastern ocean to the western sea.

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Don't stop the piston stroking !

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Don't stop the fireman stoking !

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Don't make me give up smoking !

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Give up smoking ? You gotta be joking !

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Locomotion's gonna carry me.

(Webber / Stilgoe)