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Continental American Lyrics by Peter Allen

The Boy from Oz (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

1974

Once there was a time
When this town was so high
We could never come down
When rules did not apply
We would drink fountains dry
In a club filled with sound
And bands would play to please me
You found a partner easy
Then the name game was the only game in town
Nights would end at 6 A.M
You sleep all day
And then start dancing again
The first to see the end
We did the Continental American
All our clothes from France
Soul Train taught us to dance
We had smoke in our eyes
Friends were lost and found
We were paradise bound
Some got lost, nobody cried
But others took their places
Always strange new faces
Always one more chance to go around
Nights would end at 6 A.M
You sleep all day
And then start dancing again
The first to see the end
Nights would end at 6 A.M
You sleep all day
And then start dancing again
The first to see the end
We did the Continental American
Credits
Peter Allen

Peter Allen

About “Continental American” by Peter Allen

Read the complete lyrics to "Continental American" by Peter Allen from the album "The Boy from Oz (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1974. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Continental American" is credited to Peter Allen. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Continental American" appears on "The Boy from Oz (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1974.

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