It was just an American dream It was just an American dream It was just an American dream It was just an American dream
Lover, donÂŽt you come down Without a sword or a gun For the gold and the silver youâre searching Is hidden out there underground But thereÂŽs a beast on the clock Guarding against the folk [fool?] And the ghost from the river is watching She wonÂŽt let you get any closer
It was just an American dream It was just an American dream It was just an American dream It was just an American dream
Lover, donât make a sound Bring your rifle around When I say "Hallelujah" ItÂŽs your cue to shoot at the head or the heart
Now take just what you need baby Any more wonÂŽt feed you a bit Oh as fast as your feet they will carry, for that weight, and chasers be damned [?]
It was just an American dream It was just an American dream It was just an American dream It was just an American dream
ThereÂŽ no clutching or brake ThereÂŽs no race till youÂŽre dead ThereÂŽs no heaven or hell ThereÂŽs no wrong anyway