He's drivin' a jeep But he ain't in the Army Gets all his cigarette money From his mommy Dressed like a rootin' tootin' Texas cowboy But this lone ranger's Never seen a horse He want to be Americano Americano, Americano He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls Smokin' Camels, whiskey and soda Now he's never goin' back He's cruisin' streets for gold Dressed in designer clothes Brother if your too slow You'd better not blink Or you'll wind up in the drink Want to be Americano Americano, Americano Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause that's his baby's Favorite thing Okay,all right, yeah man Want to be American Want to be American He's in the land where Anything can happen Reach for the stars Grab that golden ring Just remember he's Americano Well watch it pal 'Cause he'll take everything He want to be Americano Americano, Americano He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls Smokin' Camels, whiskey and soda Now he's never goin' back He likes that rock and roll He's playing baseball Loves Marilyn Monroe A c**a cola Joe And a pizza pie to go Want to be Americano Americano, Americano Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause that's his baby's Favorite thing Okay, all right, yeah man Want to be American Want to be American Want to be American