American Dove

Mama, when the moon is done I walk on by the risin’ sun Wishin’ all my dreams for every one It’s been a long time comin’ I mean love Spread your wings and fly American dove Fifteen and he’s seen such bad around The worse thing when they told him God was money he broke down He went wild He is my (the) universal child It’s been a long time comin’ I mean love Spread your wings and fly American dove Mama - you ask – Am I alright? Well sure, but Johnnie he (ain’t) come home from war Don’t they honor life no more? It’s been a long time comin’ I mean love Spread your wings and fly American dove. Father, ooh I hear them They’re talkin’ in the streets thru the grapevine Guess I’ll go down to meet them Father I’ll never sell my soul Not this soul of mine Father it’s been a long time comin’ I mean love Spread your wings and fly American dove Pure as the risin’ sun Tell them the young lord’s come To bring liberty to every one Spread your wings Come on. Spread your wings and fly