American World 
Words & Music by Dennis Stephen 
© 2021 Meloden Music USA (ASCAP) 

She was your typical American girl
Caught up in her American world
Full of fun and laughter – all the time
Skipping rope - playing with Barbie and Ken
A few years later it was Captain Morgan
Being chased by three Coronas, and a lime
Lost innocence, at the blink of an eye
Couldn’t stay grounded when she was flying so high
No need to worry ‘cause now she’s doin’ just fine
Yeah don’t worry ‘cause now she’s doin’ fine

Another day in this American World
Trying to make their way
Every boy and every girl 
Another day in this American World
It’s another day in this American World

He was your typical American boy
Weekends at Daddy’s made him jump for joy
Baseball and fishing – and everything but love
An angry teen, he hated all he knew
A high school misfit, so he withdrew
But never faded away – oddly enough
Lives just off Main Street
Above the ol’ book store
Works hard to look ahead
His past doesn’t matter any more
No need to worry ‘cause now he’s doin’ just fine
Yeah don’t worry ‘cause now he’s doin’ fine

Another day in this American World
Trying to make their way
Every boy and every girl 
Another day in this American World
It’s another day

Another day in this American World
It’s another day in this American World

She was your typical American girl
Caught up in her American world
Full of fun and laughter – all the time

Songwriter's Notes: There's always hope that the lost youth can be redeemed in the land of plenty. The song tells two stories of a girl and boy, who grow to become troubled teens and struggling young adults. But as time goes on, they manage to outgrow their problems and adversities. The song leads us to believe that success will eventually come to them. This tune is a fusion of folk, country and pop styles.