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American Girl Lyrics by Roger McGuinn

Thunderbyrd

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Well, she was an American girl
Raised on promises
She couldn't help thinking
That there was a little more to life
Somewhere else
After all it was a great big world
With lots of places to run to
And if she had to die
Tryin', she had one little promise
She was gonna keep
Oh yeah, alright
Take it easy, baby
Make it last all night
She was an American girl
Well, it was kind of cold that night
She stood alone on the balcony
Yeah, she could hear the cars roll by
Out on four forty one like
Waves crashing on the beach
And for one des'rate moment there
He crept back in her memory
God, it's so painful
When something that's so close
Is still so far out of reach
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Roger McGuinn

Roger McGuinn

About “American Girl” by Roger McGuinn

Read the complete lyrics to "American Girl" by Roger McGuinn from the album "Thunderbyrd". 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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"American Girl" is credited to Roger McGuinn. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"American Girl" appears on "Thunderbyrd".

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