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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Don Mclean
Don Mclean
Vocals
Leon Rhodes
Leon Rhodes
Bass
Hargus Robbins
Hargus Robbins
Drums
Ray Edenton
Ray Edenton
Guitar
Dennis Solee
Dennis Solee
Saxophone
The Jordanaries
The Jordanaries
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Don Mclean
Don Mclean
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ed Freeman
Ed Freeman
Producer
Herb Gart
Herb Gart
Producer
Jerry Corbitt
Jerry Corbitt
Producer
Larry Butler
Larry Butler
Producer
Dave Burgess
Dave Burgess
Producer
John Peters
John Peters
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair
[Verse 2]
Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky
Dream come true, I'll live there till I die
I'm asking you to say my last goodbye
The love we knew ain't worth another try
[Verse 3]
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
[Verse 4]
But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning?
In the hills away from city strife
I need a country woman for my wife
I'm city-born, but I love the country life
[Verse 5]
For I will not be part of her cocktail generation
Partners waltz devoid of all romance
The music plays, and everyone must dance
I'm bowing out, I need a second chance
[Verse 6]
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
[Verse 7]
And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair
Written by: Don McLean
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