Introduction
Route 66, also known as the Main Street of America, is one of the most iconic highways in the United States. Running from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, this highway has been immortalized in popular culture through movies, TV shows, and songs. One of the most famous songs about Route 66 is “Get Your Kicks on Route 66.”
Verse 1
If you ever plan to motor west
Travel my way, take the highway that is best
Get your kicks on Route 66
It winds from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route 66
Verse 2
Now you go through St. Looey, Joplin, Missouri
And Oklahoma City is mighty pretty
You see Amarillo, Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona, don’t forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
Won’t you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Chorus
Get your kicks on Route 66
It winds from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route 66
Bridge
It goes to St. Louis, down through Missouri
Oklahoma City looks oh so pretty
You’ll see Amarillo, Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona, don’t forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
If you get hip to this kind of tip
You’ll make that California trip
Verse 3
Get your kicks at sixty-six
When it goes through Albuquerque
Oklahoma City looks oh so pretty
You’ll see Amarillo, Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona, don’t forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
Won’t you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Chorus
Get your kicks on Route 66
It winds from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route 66
Conclusion
“Get Your Kicks on Route 66” is a classic song that captures the sense of adventure and freedom that comes with traveling the open road. With its catchy melody and memorable lyrics, it has become a beloved anthem for anyone who loves to explore the highways and byways of America. So, if you’re looking for a road trip that will take you through some of the most scenic and historic parts of the country, why not get your kicks on Route 66?
