An American Dream

The Dirt Band

(Rodney Crowell)

Lead vocals: The Dirt Band

Backing vocals: Linda Ronstadt



(Although released in 1979, this song peaked in March of 1980)



I beg your pardon momma

What did you say?

My mind was drifted off on Martinique Bay

It's not that I'm not interested you see

Augusta Georgia is just no place to be



I think Jamaican in the moonlight

Sandy beaches drinkin' rum every night

We got no money momma but we can go

We'll split the difference go to Coconut Grove



Keep on talkin' momma I can't hear

Your voice it tickles down inside of my ear

I feel a tropical vacation this year

Might be the answer to this hillbilly beer



I think Jamaican in the moonlight

Sandy beaches drinkin' rum every night

We got no money momma but we can go

We'll split the difference go to Coconut Grove



Voila! An American Dream

Well we can travel girl without any means

When it's as easy as closin' your eyes

And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign



Just keep talkin' momma I like that sound

It goes so easy with that rain fallin' down

I think a tropical vacation this year

Might be the answer to this hillbilly beer, and



Voila! An American Dream

Yeah we can travel girl without any means

When it's as easy as closin' your eyes

And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign



Just think Jamaican in the moonlight

Sandy beaches drinkin' rum every night

We got no money momma but we can go

Split the difference go to Coconut Grove



From: "David Hayman"