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American Stranger
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Folk-Rock
American Stranger was released on May 1, 2026 by Managed Decline as a part of the album Gallants
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Release DateMay 1, 2026
LabelManaged Decline
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM142

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Trad Arr. Jim Moray
Trad Arr. Jim Moray
Performer
Douglas Oates
Douglas Oates
Lead Vocals
Clare O'Connell
Clare O'Connell
Cello
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Trad Arr. Jim Moray
Trad Arr. Jim Moray
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Trad Arr. Jim Moray
Trad Arr. Jim Moray
Producer

Lyrics

When first in this country a strange curiosity caused me to roam
Through Europe resolved for to ramble when I left Philadelphia my home
Until I came to old England where forms of great beauty do shine
And there I beheld a young woman and I wished in my heart she was mine
One morning I careless did ramble where the pure wind soft breezes did blow
It was down by a pure crystal river where the sweet pearly waters did flow
It was there that I spied this fair creature, some goddess appearing to be
As she rose from the reeds by the water on the green mossy banks of the Lea
I stepped up and bid her good morning, her fair cheeks did blush like a rose,
Says I the green meadows are charming your guardian I'll be if you choose'
But sir, I do not need a guardian, young man, you're a stranger to me.
and yonder my father is coming o'er the green mossy banks of the Lea'
But the moon would collapse into darkness, and the stars they would give me no light
If I ever prove false to my sweetheart, my joy and my own hearts delight
Five thousand a year is my portion and I promise to share it so free
You will ride in a carriage and horses on the green mossy banks of the lea
They welcomed me into their cottage, soon after in wedlock we joined.
And there I did build them a castle, with grandeur and splendour did shine
So now this American stranger all pleasure and pastime doth see,
With adorable gentle Matilda, on the green mossy banks of the Lea
Written by: Trad Arr. Jim Moray
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