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Paul Simon - American Tune (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Vocals
Bob James
Bob James
Keyboards
Bob Cranshaw
Bob Cranshaw
Bass
Grady Tate
Grady Tate
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Songwriter
Del Newman
Del Newman
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Producer
Roger Quested
Roger Quested
Engineer
Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone
Engineer
Jerry Masters
Jerry Masters
Engineer
Paul Samwell-Smith
Paul Samwell-Smith
Co-Producer
Rich Blakin
Rich Blakin
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Many's the time I've been mistaken
And many times confused
Yes, and I've often felt forsaken
And certainly misused
[Chorus]
Oh, but I'm alright, I'm alright
I'm just weary to my bones
Still, you don't expect to be bright and bon vivant
So far away from home, so far away from home
[Verse 2]
I don't know a soul who's not been battered
I don't have a friend who feels at ease
I don't know a dream that's not been shattered
Or driven to its knees
[Chorus]
Oh, but it's alright, it's alright
For we lived so well, so long
Still, when I think of the road we're traveling on
I wonder what's gone wrong
I can't help it, I wonder what's gone wrong
[Bridge]
And I dreamed I was dying
I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly
And looking back down at me
Smiled reassuringly
And I dreamed I was flying
And high up above, my eyes could clearly see
The Statue of Liberty
Sailing away to sea
And I dreamed I was flying
[Verse 3]
Well, we come on the ship they call the Mayflower
We come on the ship that sailed the moon
We come in the age's most uncertain hours
And sing an American tune
[Chorus]
Oh, and it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
You can't be forever blessed
Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day
And I'm trying to get some rest
That's all, I'm trying to get some rest
Written by: Paul Frederic Simon
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