Richard Thompson's "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" is one of the more talked-about songs here at Mudcat, but I couldn't find the lyrics posted. Can't say I'm a Richard Thompson fan, but I'll post the song below. You'll find the chords and tab here.
-Joe Offer-

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1952 VINCENT BLACK LIGHTNING
(Richard Thompson)
As recorded on "Rumor and Sigh" (1991)

1. "Oh," says Red Molly to James, "that's a fine motorbike.
A girl could feel special on any such like."
Says James to Red Molly: "My hat's off to you.
It's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952.
And I've seen you at the corners and cafes, it seems,
Red hair and black leather, my favourite colour scheme."
And he pulled her on behind and down to Boxhill they did ride.

2. "Oh," says James to Red Molly, "here's a ring for your right hand,
But I'll tell you in earnest: I'm a dangerous man,
For I've fought with the law since I was seventeen.
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine.
Now I'm 21 years, I might make 22,
And I don't mind dying, but for the love of you,
And if fate should break my stride,
Then I'll give you my Vincent to ride."

3. "Come down, come down, Red Molly," called Sergeant McRae,
"For they've taken young James Adie for armed robbery.
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside.
Oh, come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside."
When she came to the hospital, there wasn't much left.
He was running out of road; he was running out of breath,
But he smiled to see her cry,
And said: "I'll give you my Vincent to ride."

4. Says James: "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red-headed girl.
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeveses won't do.
Ah, they don't have a soul like a Vincent 52."
He reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys.
Said: "I've got no further use for these.
I see angels and ariels in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home."
He gave her one last kiss and died,
And he gave her his Vincent to ride.