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 Ooh 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