Well, I said pretty baby Hey we got a little money So let's go gamble in the morning Let's do it right We'll rock the night away So I started up the car but we didn't get far We stalled right in the intersection I knew it there and then when I heard the motor whine It was way past trade in time I gotta get a V-8, I gotta get a V-8 It's the only motor ever made that never gets there late You can get a little car if you wanna save gas But I'm the kind of guy who likes to get there fast I can't wait I gotta get a V-8 I gotta get a V-8 So I put out a feeler for a used car dealer And I walked right into that showroom He started out a-taking Even 'fore I got a-waking through the door He made a direction for the latest selection Of the greatest cars ever on offer I really shouldn't do it 'cause I'm giving it away There it is on the showroom floor Well, it's got a V-6, yeah, it's got a V-6 It'll save ya on gas But it's fast enough to get your kicks It's got plenty of power Just look at her shine Put 10 percent down Pay the rest on time How's tricks You gotta get a V-6 You gotta get a V-6 Well, he talked to fast and the deal sounded good He hustled me right out of the showroom He handed me a paper Just sign it on the dotted line He dangled the keys right in front of my nose For $1500 you can take it Any colour that you want you could drive it home today The car is now all mine You know what I should'a had a V-8 I should'a had a V-8 It's the only motor ever made that never gets there late You can get a V-6 if you wanna save gas But I'm the kind of guy who likes to get there fast I'm late I should'a had a V-8 I should'a had a V-8 I should'a had a V-8 It's the only motor ever made that never gets there late You can get a V-6 if you wanna save gas But I'm the kind of guy who likes to get there fast I'm late I should'a had a V-8 I should'a had a V-8