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Key: Db major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I was on the outskirts

of a little southern town
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Try_ in' to reach my destination

before the sun went down
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The old CB was blarin' away
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on channel 1-9!

When there came a little boy's

voice on the radio line
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And he said: "Breaker
Verse 2
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1-9! Is anyone there?

ome on back,
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truckers and talk to Teddy Bear!"

Well, I keyed the mike and said:
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"You got it, Teddy Bear!"
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And a little boy's voice
Verse 3

came back on the air
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"'Preciate the break,

Who we got on that end?"

I told him my handle, and,

then he began:
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"Now, I'm not supposed to bother

you fellows out there

Mom says you're busy an_
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d for me to stay off the air
Verse 4
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But you see,
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I get lonely and it helps to talk
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'Cause that's about all I can do,

I'm crippled, and, I can't walk!"
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I came back and told him

to fire up that mike
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Db
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And I'd talk to him, as long as he liked
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Gb
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"This was my dad's radi_ o", the little boy
Verse 5
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said

"But I guess it's mine and mom's now,
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'cause my daddy's dead!"
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"Dad had a wreck about

a month ago

He was trying to get home
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in a blindin' snow
Verse 6
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Mom has to work now, to make ends meet

And I'm not much help,
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with my two crippled feet!"

"She says not to worry that
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we'll make it alright

But, I hear her crying,
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sometimes late at night
Verse 7
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You know there's just one thing I want
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more than any_ thing else to see
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Aw, I know you guys are too
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busy to bother with me!"

"But, you see, my dad used to take
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me for rides when he was home
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But, I guess that's all over now,

since my daddy's gone
Verse 8
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Ab
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Not one breaker came on the old CB
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As that little crippled boy talked with me
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I tried hard to swallow a lump

that just wouldn't stay down
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As I thought about my boy
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back in Greenville Town
Verse 9
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"Dad was going to take mo_ m and me
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with him later on this year, Why,
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l remember 'I'm saying: 'Someday this old truck will be yours,
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Gb
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Teddy Bear!'

But, I know I'll never get to ride
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an 18-wheeler again
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But, this old base will keep me in touch
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with all my trucker friends!"
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"Teddy Bear's gonna back on out
Verse 10


now and leave you alone

'Cause it's about time
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for mom to come home
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But, you give me a shout when

you're passin' through
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And I'll sure be happy to come
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back to you!"
Verse 11
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Well, I came back and I said: uh!

"Before you go 10-10

What's your home 20, little

CB friend?"

Well, he gave me his address and
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I did_ n't once hesitate

'Cause this hot load of freight
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was just gonna have to wait
Verse 12
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I turned that truck around

on a dime
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And headed straight for Jackson Street,

229
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And as I rounded the corner, oh,

I got one heck of a shock
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late wheelers were lined up

for three city blocks!
Verse 13
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Why, I guess every driver for miles around
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had caught Teddy Bear's call
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And that little crippled

boy was having a ball

For as fast as one driver

would carry him in

Another would carry him to his
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Gb
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truck and take off again
Verse 14
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Well, you better believe I took my turn
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at riding Teddy Bear

And then I carried him back in and
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put him down in his chair

And buddy if I never live
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to see happiness again

I want you to know I saw it that day,
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in the face of that little man
Verse 15
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We took up a collection for him before
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his mama got home
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And each driver said goodbye
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and then they all were gone

He shook my hand with a mile-long grin

grin

And said: "So long,
Verse 16

trucker I'll catch ya again!"
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Well, I hit the Interstate with

tears in my eyes
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I turned on the radio and I got

another surprise

"Breaker 1-9!" Came
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a voice on the air
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"Just one word of thanks from

Mama Teddy Bear!"
Verse 17
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"We wish each and every one,
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a special prayer for you

'Cause, You just made my little
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boy's dream come true
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I'll sign off now, before, I start to cry
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May God ride with you,

10-4, and goodbye."
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What is the original key of Teddy Bear?

The original key of Teddy Bear by Red Sovine is Db major.

What are the main chords for Teddy Bear?

The primary chords used in Teddy Bear are Gb, Db, Ab, Cb.

Do I need a capo to play Teddy Bear?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Teddy Bear beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Db, Ab, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Teddy Bear?

The tempo of Teddy Bear is approximately 111 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Teddy Bear?

You can easily change the key of Teddy Bear using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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