He was heading into Boston in a big long diesel truck
It was his first trip to Boston, he was having lots of luck
He was going the wrong direction down a one-way street in town
And this is what he said when the police chased him down
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around
It's the easiest way that I've found
Some guys can turn it on a dime or turn it right downtown
But I need 40 acres to turn this rig around
When he finally found where to unload, he had a dreadful shock
His trailer pointed toward the road and his cab ride to the dock
And as he looked around him through the tears, he made this sound
Oh, give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around
It's the easiest way that I've found
Some guys can turn it on a dime or turn it right downtown
But I need 40 acres to turn this rig around
When he finally got unloaded, he was glad to leave the town
He was very, very happy, heading back to town
He was driving down the right lane, went ahead, he saw a sign
Said, you are northward bound
He said, give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around
It's the easiest way that I've found
Some guys can turn it on a dime or turn it right downtown
But I need 40 acres to turn this rig around
He was driving down the right lane
When ahead he saw a sign
Now he's got to make a left turn, but he cannot get in line
And the tears were streaming down his cheeks and they all heard him yell
Give me 40 sticks of dynamite and I'll blow this thing to
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around
It's the easiest way that I've found
Some guys can turn it on a dime or turn it right downtown
But I need 40 acres to turn this rig around
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around