Me and my old Mustang were built the same year —
A lot of things have come and gone, but we're still here.
I was born in Queens on a clear March afternoon;
He rolled off the Dearborn assembly line in June.
I remember when I was a kid, maybe 4 or 5,
Telling my dad when I grow up, that's what I'm gonna drive.
It took a while — a few cars, a few owners in between —
But we always had a rendezvous, me and this machine.
Me and my old Mustang, we're essentially the same:
A faithful little motor on a long, lean frame.
No fancy frills or add-ons, no spoilers, no tricks;
Just a stock coupe in white with an inline six.
It's got that cool-looking hood with the turn signal lights —
I get a kick out of hanging my lefts and my rights.
The hubcaps are original, the seats are two-tone blue;
Tune-ups are a breeze: my old Mustang runs like new.
Me and my old Mustang, we like to drive real slow,
Let the people get a look, toot the horn at folks we know.
We often make them smile. We've been known to change a mood;
An old man regards us kindly, a kid says, "nice car, dude!"
Me and my old Mustang, we go riding into town
With Sgt. Pepper's turned up and the windows rolled down.
What's that? Oh thanks, I washed and waxed it earlier today.
Sure, hop in — there's plenty of room — we're headed that way.
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