A Donut and a Dream
written by C. Carson Parks II
Lyrics:
One cup of coffee, waitress, ain't quite enough.
This highway life ain't what it seems.
Tonight I find the roadbed pretty rough.
Give me a donut and a dream.
I think she likes me and I ought to hang around
Then I get to thinking I should try another town.
I've tried to live one roadside diner at a time.
Just pour it black, I don't take cream.
Life must be something more than one cup for a dime.
And tonight I need a donut and a dream.
Oh, I think she likes me and I ought to hang around
But then I get to thinking I should find another town in the morning.
Life must be something more than one cup for a dime
Oh just pour it black, I don’t take cream
One cup of coffee, waitress, ain't quite enough
Tonight I need a donut and a dream.
Tonight I need a donut and a dream.
© - 1971 Greenwood Music Co. - BMI 333603
Carson's Remarks:
There was a certain period in the late 60s and early 70s where there was a spate of truck driving songs. None seemed to have much emotion, so I tried to fill that gap, although I don't know a "Granny Gear" from a "Granny Smith!" This was the title tune from an album The Mills Brothers did in 1972 (Paramount Records #PAS 6038)