David Ball - Riding With Private Malone

I did not make this video. I am only showing it.

I was just out of the service
Thumbin' through the classifieds
When an ad that said "Old Chevy"
Somehow caught my eye
The lady didn't know the year
Or even if it ran
But I had that thousand dollars in my hand
It was way back in the corner of this old ramshackle barn
With thirty years of dust and dirt on that green army tarp
And when I pulled the cover off
It took away my breath
What she called a Chevy
Was a sixty-six Corvette
And I felt a little guilty as I counted out the bills
But what a thrill I got
When I sat behind the wheel
I opened up the glovebox
And that's when I found the note
The date was 1966 and this is what he wrote

He said my name is Private Andrew Malone
And if your readin' this, then I didn't make it home
But for every dream that shattered
Another one comes true
This car was once a dream of mine
Now it belongs to you
Though you may take her and make her your own
You'll always be riding with Private Malone

Well it didn't take me long at all
I had her runnin' good
I loved to hear those horses thunder underneath her hood
I had her shinin' like a diamond and I put the rag top down
All the pretty girls would stop and stare as I drove her through town
The buttons on the radio didn't seem to work quite right
But it picked up that Oldie's Show
Especially late at night
I get the feelin' sometimes If I turned real quick I'd see
A soldier ridin' shotgun
In the seat right next to me

It was a young man named Private Andrew Malone
Who fought for his country and never made it home
But for every dream that's shattered
There's another that comes true
This car was once a dream of his back when it was new
He told me to take her and make her my own
And I was proud to be riding with Private Malone

One night it was rainin' hard
I took the curve too fast
I still don't remember much about that firey crash
But someone said they thought they saw a soldier pull me out
They didn't get his name
But I know without a doubt

It was a young man named Private Andrew Malone
Who fought for his country and never made it home
But for every dream that shattered
Another one comes true
This car was once a dream of his back when it was new
And I know I wouldn't be here if he hadn't tagged along
Yeah that night I was riding with Private Malone
Oh thank God I was riding with Private Malone

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[Butler6260]

i love this song i hope my dad will come home safely iraq

[Twilightfan101ec]

i love this song it was one of my favoirtes when i was a kid and still is to this day

[wayneeaglen1425]

i have been searching for this song for so long and even though i cried when i listened to it thank you for uploading it

[clubawesomest101]

All my favorite songs are sad like this. Go find: The Little Girl, by John Michael Mongomery; Johnny's Daddy, by Tim McGraw; Christmas Shoes, by Alabama. P.S. Me and my chums make videos too. Go to clubawesomest101 and watch the videos!!! Don't forget to suscribe and like.

[vancondor]

I remember listing to this when i as a kid and it took me 5 years to find this song, and I'm never letting it go. For all the family with loved one that are fighting for our country or that have died for out country and freedom I'm praying for you all

[UberToober]

@Brmobrad Even with tears in my eyes from the song, I still got a laugh out of this.

[Brmobrad]

3 people pulled the cover off and what she called a chevy was a rusted out chevette lol

[cmiddleton9872]

I don't care what everyone else may say, I will always love America.

[twillypnw]

3 ppl dont have a soul

[redneckracer93]

the 3 people that dont respect our soldiers I dont care what religeon need t o go and tell there allah to give them some good music I love this song I have a ton of nationalism and I love cars perfect song and the singer is good too. I liked this song since I was little now I still nad til hte day I die I will Like this song or no one will like you you terrirest.

[Mrandrew2066]

3 ppl have no respect for soldiers

[huskerscrazy4]

3 people don't like REAL country music.

[specialforces99]

@Butler6260 God Bless! I'm sure he will :)!

[Mickster1519]

@Butler6260  I sure hope so too!!

[christinaperella]

@Butler6260 God bells your father buddy, I served as well, may he and his brother come home safe.

[TheGOLDENxCLAN]

@alwayshisgirl815 hell yea!!! Agreed

[Merc4ever1]

the only way you could dislike this song is if it touches you so deeply,you just can't listen to it without breaking down.it really makes you think about all the men and women that didn't make it back and the familys thay left behind.god bless all the soldiers!!

[Heathert28539]

Me and my grandma used to listen to this was one of her fav songs. even though she is in heaven now it still brings a smile to my face when i listin to this. the good memories leak from my heart and i am so greatful to have them..

[michelemangels]

i love this song im lucky cause my dads stepdad was in world war2

[halolegendkai]

No one dislike this its a good song if you dislike it ur stupid

[cArLaEzXy1992]

ive just enlisted in the army and this song makes me proud to be a US soldier

[thecallofdutymasta]

commin from somone who listens to nuthin but underground hip hop and hates country this is a great song with a great story lne behind it, it reminds me of wen my dad would pick me up from skool wen i wuz in like 1st grade...

[RyDog905]

whoever dislikes this is fake and gay. this is a great song.

[ForeverCie13]

This song makes me cry.. A good friend's son died in a car accident about a week ago, and his name was Andrew Malone. Him and his family always loved this song because it had his name in it. Please pray for his family while they go through this very hard time. Thanks.<3

[bluemangrp13]

<3 Loveee Thiss Songgg <3 

[tothebatcave1]

every time i hear this song i feel my heart on the part about the wreck i dont know why but it really hits me

[QuAg50512]

how can even two people dislike this song??????........ This song speaks to so many poeple and even to an entire nation.... If u really don't like this is one time when u need to keep your opinion to yourself..