Twenty years ago I watched in awe As my dad drove up the driveway. More than proud to have a brand new family car. Thirty miles to the gallon, 0 to 60, sometimes. I remember putting down the back seat and lying in the hatchback. Looking at the sky watching trees go by. I was the son of a preacher, and he was a rich poor man. No A.C. And no FM, And no regrets, In my Chevette, yeah In my Chevette, yeah The winter cracked the highway and we tried to dodge the potholes. He never promised us it would be a gentle ride. He never had a problem though, Keeping it on the narrow road. No A.C. And no FM, And no regrets, In my Chevette, yeah. In my Chevette, yeah In my Chevette, yeah In my Chevette We're going to get a car No window locks When the car still drives It seems like yesterday In my Chevette, yeah. In my Chevette, yeah Window seat In my Chevette, yeah Window cranks In my Chevette And vinyl seats In my Chevette In my Chevette In my Chevette