Laura Nyro - American Dove Lyrics

Mama, when the moon is done
I walk on by the risin' sun
Wishin' all my dreams for everyone

It's been a long time coming
I mean, love, spread your wings and fly
American dove

Fifteen and he's seen such bad around
Worst thing when they told him
God was money, he broke down, he went wild
He is the universal child

It's been a long time coming
I mean, love, spread your wings and fly
American dove

Mama, you're askin' my old ride
We're sure but Johnny ain't come home from war
Don't they honor life no more?

It's been a long time coming
I mean, love, spread your wings and fly
American dove

Father, oh, I hear the tenants
Talking in the street though the grapevine
Guess I'll go down and meet them

Father, I'll never sell my soul
Not this soul of mine

Father, it's been a long time coming
I mean, love, spread your wings and fly
American dove

Pure as the rising sun
Tell them I am long to come
To bring the birdie to everyone

Spread your wings
Come on, spread your wings
And fly