Biography:
Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an 8.5-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation (US #1 for four weeks in 1972 and UK #2).
McLean's grandfather and father, both also named Donald McLean, had roots originating in Scotland. The Buccis, the family of McLean's mother, Elizabeth, came from Abruzzo in central Italy.
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Other songs:
- American Pie
- And I Love You So
- Babylon
- Castles In The Air
- Crossroads
- Crying
- Empty Chairs
- Magdalene Lane
- Since I Don't Have You
- Vincent
- Vincent (starry Starry Night)
- Vincent (starry, Starry Night)
- Birthday Song
- Bronco Bills Lament
- Chain Lightning
- Dreidel
- Every Day
- Everybody Loves Me Baby
- Flight Of Dragons
- Going For The Gold
- Great Big Man
- Homeless Brother
- If I Only Had A Match
- Jerusalem
- La La I Love You
- Legend Of Andrew Mccrew
- Mountains O Mourne
- Oh My What A Shame
- On The Amazon
- Orphans Of Wealth
- Prime Time
- Respectable
- Since I Dont Have You
- The Grave
- The More You Pay
- The Pride Parade
- Till Tomorrow
- When Love Begins
- Winter Has Me In Its Grip
- Winterwood
- Wonderful Baby
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C Am C Am
If you wanna make me happy, here's all you gotta do.
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Take me where you're going, and I'll take care of you.
G F G F
'Cause I've got this need that's growin', to keep you satisfied,
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And if you keep your green light showin', well you can take me for a ride.
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'Cause I la la la la la la love you, and I la la la la la la care,
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And I really want you with me baby, everywhere
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Well I like the way you're movin', and I like (ah) the way you go.
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Well I like the way you let your, locomotion show.
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'Cause my drivin' wheel is drivin', and my pistons are workin' good,
G F C G
And if your motor gives you some trouble, baby, I'll take a look underneath your hood. Yes, I will
(Chorus)
F
Well, I know you like your transportation,
C
With a motor and a rubber wheel.
D
But when you move you cause a transformation,
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In this lover and the way I feel .
C Am C Am
So if you wanna make me happy, here's all you gotta do
F C
Just let me ride your box car, and I'll hobo with you.
G F G F
'Cause all I got is on my shoulders. I'm walkin' on my travellin' shoes,
G F C G
And before I get much older, I'm gonna kick these lovesick blues
(Chorus)
If you wanna make me happy, here's all you gotta do.
F C
Take me where you're going, and I'll take care of you.
G F G F
'Cause I've got this need that's growin', to keep you satisfied,
G F C G
And if you keep your green light showin', well you can take me for a ride.
C Am D Dm
'Cause I la la la la la la love you, and I la la la la la la care,
F G C G
And I really want you with me baby, everywhere
C Am C Am
Well I like the way you're movin', and I like (ah) the way you go.
F C
Well I like the way you let your, locomotion show.
G F G F
'Cause my drivin' wheel is drivin', and my pistons are workin' good,
G F C G
And if your motor gives you some trouble, baby, I'll take a look underneath your hood. Yes, I will
(Chorus)
F
Well, I know you like your transportation,
C
With a motor and a rubber wheel.
D
But when you move you cause a transformation,
G G7
In this lover and the way I feel .
C Am C Am
So if you wanna make me happy, here's all you gotta do
F C
Just let me ride your box car, and I'll hobo with you.
G F G F
'Cause all I got is on my shoulders. I'm walkin' on my travellin' shoes,
G F C G
And before I get much older, I'm gonna kick these lovesick blues
(Chorus)
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