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
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...

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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...

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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