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The Song Challenge:   The Case of the Cheerio Highwayman -- TACOMA, Washington (AP) -- Seven-yearr-old Perley King got into big trouble for driving off in his sister's car in search of his favorite cereal. But he's getting his Cheerios.  Early on April 1, while other family members slept, Perley and his dog, Bear, climbed into the car. Relying on skills learned at a computer game, the boy drove three miles in search of a food store.  In his drive to fame, Perley navigated some of the city's busiest streets by alternately stepping on the gas pedal, then climbing on the seat to steer, chugging along toward the food store.  The spin landed Perley in hot water, but also earned him television appearances and buckets of newspaper ink. His single-minded devotion to his favorite breakfast cereal will also have material rewards.  Representatives from Minnesota-based General Mills planned to visit Perley, his parents, Dwayne and Jeanne King, and six brothers and sisters at their Tacoma home this week. It means Perley can look forward to a year's supply of Cheerios and other surprises. He also may receive a new bicycle.  "So he'll never have to drive to the store again," said General Mills spokeswoman Liv Lane.


Road Warrior Perley King by Dharmabum
(Tune:  Ghost Riders In The Sky)

Perley king went drivin down
the road one early morn,
Couldn't see over the wheel
so he laid upon the horn,
Pedal to the metal
he was crusin down the street,
In search of crunchy toasted Oh's
his favorite mornin treat.
Cheeri yi ya
Cheeri yi yo
Road Warrior Perley King.

Now breakfast is the most important
meal of the whole day,
When this lad's feelin hungry
better not stand in his way,
Stay off the street & lock your doors
you might just stay alive,
He's tearin up the boulevard
with no licence to drive.
Cheeri yi ya
Cheeri yi yo
Road Warrior Perley King.

His tires they were smokin
and his engine made a roar,
He'd run out of his Cheerios
an' he was gettin more,
His sidekick Bear sat next to him
ridin shotgun there that day,
It's ve hic ular homicide
to all that's in his way.
Cheeri yi ya
Cheeri yi yo
Road Warrior Perley King.

His Ma & Pa caught up with him
and tanned his little hide,
For stealin his big sisters car
and his early morn joyride,
He still gets his Cheerios
and he shares 'em with his pup,
But for the next couple a' weeks
he'll be eatin standin up.
Cheeri yi ya
Cheeri Yi Yo
Road Warrior Perley King.

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