Well (D) my first love was a little Corvette
All done up in lipstick red 
I (A) thought it'd last forever 'til the motor (D) blew
Well I guess I didn't look close enough 
It's a little bit just like falling in love 
(A) Looks don't mean a thing, if the heart ain't (D) true 

It (D7) might be a (G) cool ride, smooth lines, 
Something been custom made out in Holly(D)wood
  But when you (G) get done gazing at the outside
You better start checking out the inside 
If you want a love built to last, you better look real (A) good 
                              And see what's under the (D) hood

(D)  (D)  (D)  (D) 

(D) Sporty little model standing by the door
So I took her for a spin on the old dance floor 
(A) Headlights shining bright but nobody (D) home
Now I need something that's more my speed 
Got a whole lotta time to find what I need 
So I (A) put her in park and headed on off for (D) home 

It (D7) might be a (G) cool ride, smooth lines, 
Something been custom made out in Holly(D)wood
  But when you (G) get done gazing at the outside
You better start checking out the inside 
If you want a love built to last, you better look real (A) good 
And see what's under the (D) hood 

(D)  (D)  (D)  (D)  (A)  (A)  (D)  (D)  (D)  (D)  (A)  (A)  (D) 

It (D7) might be a (G) cool ride, smooth lines, 
Something been custom made out in Holly(D)wood
  But when you (G) get done gazing at the outside
You better start checking out the inside 
If you want a love built to last, you better look real (A) good 
                              And see what's under the (D) hood

You better look real (A) good 
And see what's under the (D) hood

spoken: "Check the oil, too - while you're at it..