Yeah
Running my rig around ninety-five
Rockin' and rollin' in overdrive
Yeah, my heart's beating like a jackhammer
It's the midnight ride for the gear jammer

Nine long days through twenty-three states
I gotta see my baby soon you know I just can't wait
Yeah, the police catch me I'll end up in the slammer
'Cause the law don't want no gear jammer

Running my rig in a mighty high gear
I don't care where I go just long as it ain't here
Something gets in my way you know I'm gonna ram it
Nobody fools around with this gear jammer

Yeah, running my rig along ninety-five
I'm a-rockin' and a-rollin' in overdrive
Yeah my heart's beating like a jackhammer
Don't you get in the way of this gear jammer


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Gear Jammer Lyrics as written by George Thorogood

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    Brilliant song, brilliant Sax, Brilliant bluesy guitar. What more could one ask for? As far as meanings.. Trucker is stating to pretty much not get in his way on the Ol' Interstate...
    Turbosonata76on July 20, 2021   Link
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    Thishas to be my favorite George Thorogood song ever.
    Major Valoron October 14, 2006   Link
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    Bad ass riff !
    gothic_hobbiton February 16, 2009   Link

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