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