Testo di American child

I was 10 I was thin I was playin first base With a second hand glove And dirt on my face In nowhere Virginia Who'd ever figure that kid in the yard Would go very far Cuz 419 Lakewood had no silver spoons Just an old beat up upright That played outta tune Now I'm singin and livin the life that I love And when I count my blessings I thank God I was... *Chorus* An American child An American child Cuz dreams can grow wild Born inside an American Child 7 pounds 3 ounces She's got my nose And she's into my heart As deep as it goes With a promise that's more than just someone's last name Anyone's equal In late August came... *Chorus* An American child An American child Cuz dreams can grow wild Born inside an American Child My grandfather would've been 80 today But in '45 He fell down beside... *Chorus* An American child An American child Cuz dreams can grow wild Born inside an American Child