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I Was Born An American (Folk Version)

from 25th Album by Monk Turner

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I was born an American I think about it a lot
I wonder how and why and when
To be born and American
I wonder what it means
Who am I and who are we and is this really alright?
To be born an American
Born an American
Born an American

But I was born an American
A place to call my home
A microcosm of the world
And this place called America
Well you hear about it a lot
Politicians with big ambitions
For that we've fought
fought and fought

Born an American
I was born an American
Born an American

Oh say can you see if nation might be wrong
Oh tis of thee that I've wondered far too long
Is it a dream that's just a dream thats just a dream
In a world we don't belong
Do we belong?
Do we belong?
Do we belong?

Born an American
Born an American
Born an American

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from 25th Album, released February 25, 2014
I Was Born An American (Folk Version)
from New American Songbook, released 2006
Original song by B.A. Monk Turner, Music arrangement by Casey Cole
Produced by Chad Bloom
Casey Cole: Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
Recorded at The Bloom Room (Sherman Oaks, CA USA)

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Monk Turner Los Angeles, California

Over the last two decades, multi-instrumentalist Monk Turner has written and produced over 30 genre-defying concept albums. He’s been called “both daring and melodically gifted” by Music Connection Magazine for his unique approach to songwriting that takes influence from artists such as Elvis Costello, The Beatles, and They Might Be Giants. ... more

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