Lyrics to
Big Wheels

This version of Big Wheels was released by Electric Light Orchestra (Elo) in 1977.

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I’ve been thinking it over
So many times they say
You got it made
They never understand
The answer lies within your soul
‘Cos no one know which side
The coin will fall.

Big wheels turning
Baby I know
Big wheels turning
Baby I know
Big wheels turning, turning…

Save it for a rainy day
For when the cold wind blows
Just to see how they run
I thought they’d know
I tried my best, all I could do
But somehow it was not enough for you.

Big wheels turning
Baby I know
Big wheels turning
Baby I know
Big wheels turning, turning,
Turning, turning…

I remember the dead of night
A lonely light that shines upon the window
I see it all so clear
The tenderness, the silent tears
Out here in the pouring rain
Through cold dark waiting days
I see you standing there
I see the big wheels turning
Never ending, on and on they go.

I think I’m going home
I think I’m gonna have to start again
It’s rather sad
Because I’ve looked around, can’t seem to find
Whatever’s always rolling through my mind

Big wheels turning
Baby I know
Big wheels turning
Baby I know
Big wheels turning, turning
Turning, turning…

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Electric Light Orchestra (Elo) has released many songs over the years besides Big Wheels. Electric Light Orchestra (Elo) released songs from 1971 to 2001 spanning across albums like No Answer, Electric Light Orchestra II, On The Third Day, Eldorado, Face The Music, A New World Record, Out Of The Blue, Discovery, Xanadu, Time, Secret Messages, Balance Of Power, and Zoom. Decade Lyrics has over lyrics & songs by Electric Light Orchestra (Elo).

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About Lyrics and Big Wheels by Electric Light Orchestra (Elo)

The lyrics to Big Wheels are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Electric Light Orchestra (Elo) in 1977. Elements of the lyrics to Big Wheels are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Electric Light Orchestra (Elo) and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Big Wheels back when it was created.

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