Hot Rod Heart (Live) Lyrics
John Fogerty
Lyrics
Ooh, let's go ridin'
Cruisin' down the open road
We can put the top down
Listen to the radio
Big ol' Buick
And a big ol' sky
Wheels on fire
And I'll tell you why
I got a hot rod heart
Ooh, let's go prowlin'
Sneakin' like we used to do
Way back in the country
Cut across the cornfields too
Big ol' Harley
And a big ol' moon
Big ol' 'gator
Puttin' on the zoom
I got a hot rod heart
Got a one-way ticket to the open road
Come on
Got a red line engine
And I'm rarin' to go
Put the pedal to the metal
If you want to ride
If you want to ride
Let's go
Ooh, let's go ridin'
Rollin' down the open road
We can put the top down
Listen to the radio
Big ol' Buick
And a big ol' sky
Wheels on fire
And I'll tell you why
I got a hot rod heart
Song & Lyrics Facts
John Fogerty's "Hot Rod Heart" is a live single from his 1997 album Blue Moon Swamp, released on April 29th. The song was written by John Fogerty and performed with his backing band of the time, consisting of Kenny Aronoff (drums), John Cowan (bass) and Randy Oda (guitar).
It has become one of his best-known songs, and its lyrics focus on car culture and nostalgia for simpler times. The song features an upbeat tempo and some great guitar solos, making it a fan favorite.