Me and Jimmie Rodgers
Tales of Friendship and Courage
Lyrics
Me and Jimmie Rodgers used to ride them rollin' boxcars in the summer time
Recalling the past, the speaker and Jimmie Rodgers used to travel on boxcars during the summer.
Jimmie he'd play his guitar I'd lay back and watch the stars and sip my wine
Jimmie plays guitar, and the speaker enjoys the moment, gazing at stars while sipping wine.
Me and Audie Murphy used to crawl out on our bellies through the German lines
Reflecting on crawling through German lines with Audie Murphy during wartime.
Audie I won't leave you here I'll pull you through cause buddy you're a pal of mine
Expressing loyalty to Audie Murphy, promising not to leave him behind.
Me and Phil Rizzuto didn't we move round like lightnin' on the double play
Recalling dynamic movements with Phil Rizzuto during a double play in a baseball game.
I'd look over in the stands and Marilyn should see me and she'd smile and wave
Noticing Marilyn in the stands during a game, feeling motivated by her smile and wave.
Hell no Coach Lombardi this old broken back ain't nothin' if the game was saved
Rejecting defeat, stating that a broken back is worth it if the game is saved.
And fellers if I don't pull through just put a little golden football on my grave
In case of death, requesting a golden football on the grave if unable to pull through.
John Wayne he once said to me them Japs will take the Island
Quoting John Wayne about the need to defend the island and the Red, White, and Blue.
And we've got to save the old Red White and Blue
Emphasizing the importance of saving the country.
Someone's got to swim out to the submarine and warn 'em
Someone needs to warn a submarine, and the speaker is reluctant but willing to do so.
And Bare you know I hate like hell to ask you to
Expressing reluctance to ask Bobby Bare to perform a risky task.
Me and Tony Zarro we used to spar together up in Stillman's Gym
Recollecting sparring sessions with Tony Zarro at Stillman's Gym.
Knowin' someday it would be the Garden and the championship for me or him
Acknowledging the possibility of a championship and the competitive nature between friends.
And Coop if no one in this town is man enough to back you when Frank Miller comes
Supporting Coop in facing a challenge against Frank Miller, offering to stand by him at High Noon.
Then come High Noon I'll walk with you I may be young but I know how to use a gun
Expressing readiness to support Coop using a gun if needed.
Judy Grable don't you cry you know you can be a star
Encouraging Judy Grable to pursue stardom despite the speaker's drinking issues.
And with my drinkin' I'd just hold you back
Acknowledging personal shortcomings that might hinder Judy's progress.
Go on and sign the contracts hon and I'll read about you
Urging Judy to sign contracts for success, even if the speaker is left behind.
In some old newspaper blowin' cross some lonesome hobo camp
Envisioning Judy's success and fame in newspaper stories reaching distant places.
Me and Jimmie Rodgers we still ride them rollin' boxcars in the summer time
Reiterating the past boxcar rides with Jimmie Rodgers during the summer.
Jimmie he plays his guitar I lay back and watch the stars and sip my wine
Continuing the nostalgic scene with Jimmie playing guitar while the speaker enjoys the moment.
Me and Audie Murphy we still crawl out on our bellies through the German lines
Revisiting wartime memories of crawling through German lines with Audie Murphy.
At away there's scooter shoot that ball to me and I swear we'll get two this time
Switching to a sports scenario, urging someone named Scooter to pass the ball for a successful play.
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