Before he ever made the headlines
Or won the Winston cup
He survived his share of crashes

But he never did give up

The tracks in Carolina

Where all the Petty's ran
What kept the motor's running
Way back then, were you the fans


He won seven at Daytona
It was STP and forty-three

King Richard is a legend
And he's a hero to me


When he wins he waves his hand
To the folks up in the stand
He is dedicated

To all the Nascar fans

Well, I wish this year could last forever

But the race must go on
He'll hang up his helmet
But he never will be gone


I know he'll drive forever
In the heart of every fan

And he will be remembered
As the best that's ever been...