Jim the Mechanic Works on machines Makes ‘em run better Makes ‘em run clean Jim the Mechanic He can work on gasolines He can work a diesel engine In-line or V Jim the Mechanic Hates the metric system Rather work in fractions Just makes more sense to him Dodge Chevy GM’s Chrysler Plymouth Ford Volvo, Mercedes and Honda Accords Jim the Mechanic Doesn’t learn too easy Never listen t’what they said There were signs he couldn’t read Jim the Mechanic Walks a straight line He can take a dozen steps Take ‘em one at a time Jim the Mechanic says it’s a sin be a slave It’s a sin to be a master got to starve out what you crave Beer wine and bourbon Pot and pills and cocaine He would do anything To muddy up his brain Jim the Mechanic He’s finished with his time Learned himself a new trade Left the old life behind Jim the Mechanic Knows the best that he can be Is to be of some good service Work hard and stay free Jim the Mechanic He works on machines Things are goin’ better When he Keeps his motor clean. Work and church and movies Ballgames, T.V., reads Pays attention to the news Got an average life that’s clean.