American Way
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| Lyric Credits: |
Lee Johnson |
| Music Credits: |
Lee Johnson |
| Producer Credits: |
Lee Johnson |
| Publisher Credits: |
Lee Johnson |
| Performance Credits: |
Lee Johnson |
| Label Credits: |
Lee Johnson |
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Short Song Description:
What it means to live and die the American Way
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Long Song Description:
Written from the perspective of the soldier
(my brother in law and hero, a blackhawk pilot in US special forces) who works hard, pays his dues, takes care of his kids who miss him. He lives and will like all of us, die the American Way.
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Story Behind the Song:
When my brother in-law left for Iraq for the nine millionth time, it jsut hit me how hard these guys work and how much they sacrifice for the rest of us to lead our normal lives. Here we are blogging away on "my space" while these guys continually live in
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| Song Length: |
3:50 |
| Primary Genre: |
Rock-Roots/Rock n' Roll |
| Secondary Genre: |
Folk-Rock |
| Tempo / Feel: |
Medium (111 - 130) |
| Lead Vocal: |
Male Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1: |
Justice |
| Subject Matter 2: |
Pride |
| Mood 1: |
Disturbed |
| Mood 2: |
Annoyed |
| Similar Artist 1: |
Allman Brothers Band, The |
| Similar Artist 2: |
Brooks & Dunn |
| Language: |
English |
| Era: |
2000 and later |
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Doboy Productions
3873 BOSQUE CT. BOULDER, CO 80301; (303) 442.2379; lee@boulderguitar.com; www.boulderguitar.com
The American Way
Verse
When I die I?m gonna take my rest, Until then I?ll give life my best
I work a long day, I?m doing my time, It?s getting late I?ve worked 5 to 9
I been out on the road, trying to make ends meet, I been around the block I been down your street
I?m a working man, got working shoes, I pay my taxes and I?ve paid some dues
Chorus
Yes I?m on my way, I been working everyday
Yes I?m going to live and die the American way
We got men in arms, across the sea, Risking life to save you and me
Family at home, kids at school, When Daddy?s gone life can be cruel
We?re set in our ways, our minds are made up, We was born with American blood
It?s Uncle Sam, can?t ya hear the call, Freedom, Truth, Justice for All
Chorus/ then Bridge
If we all want peace, forget who?s wrong or right
If we want to lead the way, we got to give up this fight
When I get home from work today, gonna take the time to see my kids play
Life is short, it sure is sweet, 3 Little ones running around my feet
Yes I been taught when I?ve had enough, The tough get going when the going gets tough
I can make ends meet, I can pay the bills, I got Courage, Pride, Strength and Will
Chorus
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LEE JOHNSON
Doboy Productions (ASCAP 2005)
Contact: Lee Johnson (303) 442.2379 lee@boulderguitar.com
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