When America Was Strong, Blue Darlin, Indie Songwriter

When I woke up this mornin'
I turned the TV on
It struck me as I watched the news
That the American dream is gone

My granddad new a different place
Where there was right and wrong
He lost an eye to save Versailles
Proud to keep America strong
When America Was Strong

My daddy fought in Viet Nam
It changed him to the core
Left and right in political fights
While people died in war

The right side hates the left side
The left won't be outdone
Meanwhile, while they act so proud
The job's not getting done
The job's not getting done

It's us and them when them is us
I tell you it's all wrong
There wasn't two Americas
When America Was Strong
When America Was Strong

Now politicians rule the day
And reasoned thought is gone
They fight more for their party
Than to keep America strong

Now I am not republican
Nor democrat my son
When I woke up this morning
The American dream was gone.

Alternate last verse:
Blame it on republicans
or democrats my son
When I woke up this mornin'
The American dream was gone

srbanana@hotmail.com for contact.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• mandolin
• songwriter
• original
• indie
• alternative
• folk
• political
• music

[AGWStudios]

I really like the sound of this piece...Music is pleasant and easy listening yet just simple enough to keep focus on the strong/potent lyrics. Excellent job and glad I stumbled on it!...

[srbanana]

Thanks for the kind words. I have been encouraged to promote this one somehow but I'll be darned if I know how! Hahaha....glad you enjoyed it anyway.

[srbanana]

Not yet Steve. We only recently teamed up and hope to record in the near future. Thanks a lot for asking! John

[stevebalej]

Erin, John and Wendy: Ran across this excellent short piece of music from you guys. I really like it!! Ran some of your other clips too. Steve @ The Dalles House Restaurant and Lounge. SCF Wisconsin.

[srbanana]

Hi Steve,  Thanks for the kind words. Erin and I are working on more songs and hope to record in the near future. Will make sure we drop in if we are passing through! John

[archmac01]

Still one of my favorites, and even more timely today!

[EmpoweredByKnowledge]

Love it!

[namelesslol]

hey man i love the sound awesome =] epic win

[doh1959]

yup cool sound

[AGWStudios]

I'm in the same boat with my band, Nomadic Charge, I've begun trying to post some of our videos as responses to famous videos of similiar meaning/content. Don't know if it works though...

[stevebalej]

Any CD's available or other music available. Steve @ The Dalles House Restaurant and Lounge. SCF Wisconsin.