American Tune — текст песни (Paul Simon)

Words & music by paul simon



Manys the time Ive been mistaken

And many times confused

Yes, and often felt forsaken

And certainly misused

Oh, but Im alright, Im alright

Im just weary to my bones

Still, you dont expect to be

Bright and bon vivant

So far a-way from home, so far away from home



I dont know a soul whos not been battered

I dont have a friend who feels at ease

I dont know a dream thats not been shattered

Or driven to its knees

Oh, but its alright, its alright

For we lived so well so long

Still, when I think of the

Road were traveling on

I wonder whats gone wrong

I cant help it, I wonder whats gone wrong



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



We come on the ship they call the mayflower

We come on the ship that sailed the moon

We come in the a-ges most uncertain hours

And sing an american tune

Oh, and its alright, its alright, its alright

You cant be forever blessed

Still, tomorrows going to be another working day

And Im trying to get some rest

Thats all Im trying to get some rest