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Dave Matthews Band - American Baby (Official Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews
Vocals
Mark Batson
Mark Batson
Organ
Carter Beauford
Carter Beauford
Drums
Stefan Lessard
Stefan Lessard
Bass Guitar
Leroi Moore
Leroi Moore
Tenor Saxophone
Boyd Tinsley
Boyd Tinsley
Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Batson
Mark Batson
Songwriter
Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mark Batson
Mark Batson
Producer
Chris Kress
Chris Kress
Engineer
Rob Evans
Rob Evans
Engineer
Serban Ghenea
Serban Ghenea
Mixing Engineer
Tim Roberts
Tim Roberts
Assistant Engineer
Kevin Mahoney
Kevin Mahoney
Assistant Engineer
John Hanes
John Hanes
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If these walls came crumbling down
And fell so hard to make us lose our faith
From what's left, you'd figure it out
And still make lemonade taste like a sunny day
[Chorus]
Stay, beautiful baby
I hope you stay, American baby
American baby
[Verse 2]
Nobody's laughing now
God's grace lost and the devil is proud
But I've been walking for a thousand miles
Just one last time I could see you smile
[PreChorus]
I, I hold, hold on to you
You bring me hope, I'll see you soon
And if I don't see you, oh
I'm afraid we've lost the way
[Chorus]
Stay, beautiful baby
I hope you stay, American baby
American baby
American baby
[Bridge]
I hold on to you
You lift me up and always will
I see you in light
Hope I don't get left behind
[PreChorus]
I, I, hold, hold on to you
You bring me hope, I'll see you soon
And if I don't see you, oh
I'm afraid we've lost the way
[Chorus]
Stay, beautiful baby
I hope you stay, American baby
I hope you stay, beautiful baby
I hope you stay, American baby
American baby
American baby
Alright
Stay
American baby
Beautiful
[Outro]
Nobody's laughing now
But you could always make me laugh out loud
Stay, American baby
American baby
Stay, American baby
American baby
Written by: Mark Batson

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