Well the rules of the road they're postered everywhere you go From New York City to San Francisco But you people keep a speedin' just as fast as you can go And a payin' no attention at all to the rules of the road Well if your foot's a little heavy on a gas then you would better listen You better slow it down buddy or you will soon be a missin' You better read and obey all the rules of the road it's true Cause the life you save just might belong to you Well the rules of the road... [ Guitar ] Well if you had a little tidy for a bottle then you'd better not drive You better stay in home and drink if you aim to stay alive Cause drinkin' and drivin' well buddy that's a mighty big load And what you hear is loosy while you can't read the rules of the road Well the rules of the road... And payin' no attention at all to the rules of the road