American Pie, Pt. 1

Don McLean

8 fans

Don McLean

Donald "Don" McLean (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter. He is most famous for the 1971 album American Pie, containing the renowned songs "American Pie" and "Vincent". more »


Year:
2011
4:07
100 

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

A long long time ago
I can still remember how that music
Used to make me smile
And I knew if I had my chance
That I could make those people dance
And maybe they'd be happy for a while
But February made me shiver
With every paper I'd deliver
Bad news on the doorstep
I couldn't take one more step
I can't remember if I cried when I 
Read about his widowed bride
But something touched me deep inside
The day the music
Died

So bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey 'n' Rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die

Did you write the book of love
And do you have faith in God above
If the Bible tells you so?
Now do you believe in rock and roll?
Can music save your mortal soul?
And can you teach me how to dance real slow?

Well, I know that you're in love with him
'Cause I saw you dancin' in the gym
You both kicked off your shoes
Man, I dig those rhythm and blues
I was a lonely teenage broncin' buck
With a pink carnation and a pickup truck
But I knew I was out of luck
The day the music died

I started singin' bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey 'n' Rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die

Now, for ten years we've been on our own
And moss grows fat on a rolling stone
But, that's not how it used to be
When the jester sang for the king and queen
In a coat he borrowed from James Dean
And a voice that came from you and me
Oh, and while the king was looking down
The jester stole his thorny crown
The courtroom was adjourned
No verdict was returned
And while Lennon read a book on Marx
The quartet practiced in the park
And we sang dirges in the dark
The day the music died

We were singin' bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey 'n' Rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die

Bye, bye Miss American Pie

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Written by: Don McLean

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Discuss the American Pie, Pt. 1 Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "American Pie, Pt. 1 Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/24920506/Don+McLean/American+Pie%2C+Pt.+1>.

    Missing lyrics by Don McLean?

    Know any other songs by Don McLean? Don't keep it to yourself!

    more tracks from the album

    100 Hits: Ladies Night

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which DaBaby album has the following cover?
    A Baby Talk 5
    B Baby on Baby
    C Kirk
    D Blame It on Baby

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Don McLean's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    • Sat • Jul 13 • 7:00 PM
      American Bank Center Selena Auditorium, Corpus Christi, TX
    • Sun • Jul 28 • 8:00 PM
      Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA
    • Fri • Aug 09 • 9:00 PM
      The Canyon-Montclair, Montclair, CA
    • Sat • Nov 09 • 9:00 PM
      Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI
    Don McLean tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!