“Little Deuce Coupe” is a song by The Beach Boys, released in 1963. The song was written by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian and is a tribute to the classic 1932 Ford Model B, a favorite among hot rod enthusiasts.
The lyrics of “Little Deuce Coupe” celebrate the car’s performance and style, boasting about its speed, power, and custom modifications. The narrator takes pride in his “little deuce coupe,” describing how it can outperform other cars on the street and detailing the features that make it special.
Musically, “Little Deuce Coupe” features the signature harmonies and upbeat surf rock sound that The Beach Boys are known for. The song’s catchy melody and vivid portrayal of car culture resonated with the youth of the early 1960s, who were captivated by the allure of fast cars and the burgeoning hot rod scene.
“Little Deuce Coupe” became a significant hit for The Beach Boys and remains one of their classic tracks. It exemplifies the band’s ability to blend infectious melodies with the themes of Southern California lifestyle, contributing to their lasting legacy in American pop culture.
Little deuce coupe You don’t know what I got (you don’t know what I got) Little deuce coupe You don’t know what I got
Well, I’m not bragging babe, so don’t put me down (deuce coupe) But I’ve got the fastest set of wheels in town (deuce coupe) When something comes up to me, he don’t even try (deuce coupe) ‘Cause if I had a set of wings, man I know she could fly
She’s my little deuce coupe You don’t know what I got (My little deuce coupe) (You don’t know what I got)
Just a little deuce coupe with a flathead mill (deuce coupe) But she’ll walk a Thunderbird like she’s standing still (deuce coupe) She’s ported and relieved, and she’s stroked and bored She’ll do a hundred and forty with the top end floored
She’s my little deuce coupe You don’t know what I got (My little deuce coupe) (You don’t know what I got)
She’s got a competition clutch with the four on the floor And she purrs like a kitten ’til the lake pipes roar And if that ain’t enough to make you flip your lid There’s one more thing, I got the pink slip, daddy
And coming off the line when the light turns green (deuce coupe) Well, she blows them out of the water like you never seen (deuce coupe) I get pushed out of shape, and it’s hard to steer (deuce coupe) When I get rubber in all four gears
She’s my little deuce coupe You don’t know what I got (My little deuce coupe) (You don’t know what I got) She’s my little deuce coupe You don’t know what I got
She’s my little deuce coupe You don’t know what I got
