Lyrics

Verse 1:
Walking down Bourbon Street
Lead Belly's singing goodnight Irene
I see all the legends staring back at me
It seems my imagination got the best of me
So I'll have another a drink

Main Chorus:
I wanna be an American writer
I wanna see if my star will shine brighter
And I know the best has come to pass
But maybe the Gods will shine on me last

Verse 2:
I got caught up in the scene
I wasn't good enough so the man got the best of me
They told me to forget who I was, forget about my past
Just be vacuous with a touch of class
But I don't wanna be that

Main Chorus:
I wanna be an American writer
I wanna see if my star will shine brighter
And I know the best has come to pass
But maybe the Gods will shine on me last