(K. Hoffmann)
Silhouette of a woman in the pale moonlight
Waiting for her life to turn out right
Husband snoring in deep denile
And hush, don't wake the innocent child
Who still thinks mom and dad are in love
and baby Jesus is watching them all from above
Don't break the frame that's holding this picture
Of the American Dream
The American...
Chorus:
Dream of heros
Dreams of fairytales
And even though they aint never what they seem
We believe in dreams
Silhouette of a woman running 'cross the yard
Finally took the blow that shook her hard
Broken bottles and black out nights
No more excuses to hide the light
Her son is now a man
who thinks God is going to save him
from reliving his parents disaster
Going to change it
Don't break the glass that's holding his picture
Of the American Dream
The American...
Chorus:
Bridge:
Fly me out into the night
Cast a spell upon my life
Fashion me a pretty dress
Crystal carriage to the dance
Win the prince and all the gold
Magic potion, won't grow old
Get three wishes and good blessings
Pixie dust and happy endings
Happy endings
Happiness and...
Chorus:
Dreams of heros
Dreams of fairytales
Dreams of miracles
Dreams down the wishing well
Dream of the young man
Dream of a second chance
And even though they aint never what they seem
We believe in dreams