American Child Lyrics

American Child lyrics

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



'Cause 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



An American child

An American child

'Cause 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



An American child

An American child

'Cause dreams can grow wild

Born inside an American child



My grandfather would've been 80 today

But in '45, he fell down beside



An American child

An American child, an American child

'Cause dreams can grow wild

Born inside an American child, an American child