Billy Bragg Speedway Hero Lyrics

Take her little fingers
And put 'em to your face
And don't forget she said
You're looking good

And don't forget the next time
That you get into a race
Beneath it all
You're only flesh and blood

So fill her up and pick her up
And ride into the breeze
You're taking all the corners
That were at the 35 degrees
It's so hard to face up to
It's not in no highway code
Another speedway hero's coming home

She's young and dressed in leather
And you met her at a dance
And you can't make out
That strange look in her eyes

But don't waste your time in talking
Or waiting for the day Because biker girls only want
To see you die

So take them, wear their sorrow
Like a badge to all the world
Have pity on this little teenage
Heartbroken girl

It's so hard to face up to
It ain't in no highway code
Another speedway hero's coming home

Speedway

Keep one eye on the speedo
And one hand on the bottle
Keep one eye on the lady
And one hand on the throttle
It's so hard to face up to
But it's harder in the dirt
And even speedway heroes are getting hurt
Even speedway heroes are getting hurt
Even speedway heroes are getting hurt