Jack Of Speed — Steely Dan

Teddys rolling now most every night

Skatin backwards at the speed of light

Hes changed - in a thousand little ways

Hes changed - yes indeed

You know hes movin on metal, yes hes

Hanging tight with the jack of speed

Sheenas party - theres a case in point

That right-wing hooey sure stunk up the joint

Hes gone - he walks through the old routines

But hes gone - guaranteed

He may be sittin in the kitchen, but hes

Steppin out with the jack of speed

You maybe got lucky for a few good years

But theres no way back from there to here

Hes a one way rider

On the shriek express

And his new best friend is at the throttle more or less

He cant hear you honey - thats alright

Pack some things and head up into the light

Dont stop - hell be callin out your name

But dont stop when you hear him plead

You better move now little darlin or youll be

Trading fours with the jack of speed