Angeleno Traffic

by @dr_griff

Liner Notes

#filk #humor #silly

For the #mundane_topic challenge. Just a silly little song about Los Angeles traffic.

Also, 14th song. Yay.

Lyrics

(4/4, moderate strumming) Capo 2 Verse 1 C G Bumper-to-bumper on the four-no-drive Am Em How many times has it been? F C Stuck in traffic, trying to get G Over to the exit lane C G But the guy next to me won’t budge an inch Am Em He thinks we’re in a race F C Even though the traffic is moving G C At maybe a turtle’s pace

CHORUS F C Rush hour traffic on the 405 G Am And I can’t find a way F Out of this hell C I have to tell you G C I wish I never moved to L.A.

Verse 2 Crawling along on the 91 As the sun begins to sink Even the carpool lane’s backed up And I didn’t even think

Did I look at the clock before I left? Of course I didn’t, no And now I’m stuck on the 91 As the sun begins to go

CHORUS 2 Rush hour traffic on the 91 And I can’t find a way Out of this hell I have to tell you I wish I never moved to L.A.

Verse 3 There was an LA Valentine I saw one day And now I know it’s true
It said “I love you so much I’ll take the 91 To the 5 to the 22”

But now I get it; I’ve been here a while Angeleno love songs are true If someone’s going to drive that route They’re a keeper, they’re the one for you!

CHORUS 3

Rush hour traffic in the Valley And I can’t find a way Out of this hell I have to tell you I wish I never moved to L.A.

Rush hour traffic in the Valley And I can’t find a way Out of this hell I have to tell you I wish I never moved to L.A.

Comments

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@janeg

Sorry to tell you that it sounds a lot like Toronto traffic. But most people look angry. This bouncy song would make them feel better!

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@wynia

What a bouncy bop about standing still! I used to live in San Diego and it wasn’t LA levels but my goodness…some days 😩 Really enjoyed these clever fun lyrics. Congrats on your 14 🎉

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I rarely feel so cheerful about rush hour traffic! I guess that's part of why I never dreamed of moving to LA.

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@gordon

This is a fun number for sure. Nice strumming and what sound like some heartfelt lyrics. I don't envy you having to endure that every day. Thanks for posting

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