American Baby
Dave Matthews, Dave Matthews Band
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If these walls came crumbling down, Fell so hard to make us lose our faith From what's left you'd figure it out Still make lemonade taste like a sunny day Stay, beautiful baby I hope you stay, American baby American baby Nobody's laughing now Gods grace lost and the devil is proud But I've been walking for a thousand miles One last time I could see you smile I, I, hold, hold on to you You bring me hope I'll see you soon And if I don't see you I'm afraid we've lost the way Stay, beautiful baby I hope you stay, American baby American baby (2x) I hold on, to you, you lift me up And always will I see you in life Hope I don't get left behind I, I, hold, hold on to you You bring me hope I'll see you soon And if I don't see you I'm afraid we've lost the way Stay, beautiful baby I hope you stay, American baby I hope you stay, beautiful baby I hope you stay, American baby American baby (2x) Stay, American baby Beautiful Nobody's laughing now 'Cause you could always make me laugh out loud Stay, American baby American baby Stay, American baby American baby
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Written by: David John Matthews, Mark Christopher Batson, Boyd C. Tinsley, Leroi H. Moore, Carter A. Beauford, Stefan K. Lessard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"American Baby" is a song by Dave Matthews Band, a popular American rock band that was formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from the album "Stand Up," which was released on May 10, 2005.
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Single Success"American Baby" was the first single from the album and reached number 16 on the Billboard Top 100 chart.
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Unique StyleThe song combines elements of rock, jazz and bluegrass music, a style that Dave Matthews Band is renowned for.
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Video SettingThe music video was shot at Hollywood Center Studios, a large stage facility in the heart of Hollywood.
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CollaborationThe song features additional vocals by Grammy-winning soul singer and songwriter, Allen Stone.
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Success in Other charts"American Baby" also reached the top 10 on the Adult Top 40 and Modern Rock Tracks charts.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Stand Up" from which "American Baby" derives, became the band's third consecutive studio album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200.
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Live PerformancesDespite its success, "American Baby" is rarely included in the band's live setlists compared to its other hits.
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In Collaboration with Mark BatsonThe song was co-written with producer Mark Batson. This was Dave Matthews Band first album which was produced by Mark Batson.
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