American Bride

Bringin' down my wedding dress
In a box, wrapped and pressed
Saved just for such an occasion as today

You said he wants to be
A husband to you and do all the things
A loving husband should do from today

You will be an American bride
Head to toe, dressed in white
And beaming like a ray of light
From the sun, you will be one, an American bride

Here's a pin, tuck it in
I was never quite as thin as you
You look so beautiful today

I always joked, dared to hope
You would wear the heirloom from my mother
You look just like her today

You are an American bride
Head to toe, dressed in white
And beaming like a ray of light
From the sun, you are one, an American bride

The big day came and we danced and sang until dawn
Then your groom carried you away
We all ran along until we could not see you anymore
I stood and waved
I stayed and waved

You were an American bride
Head to toe, full of pride
And beaming like a ray of light
From the sun, you were

You were an American bride
Head to toe, dressed in white
And beaming like a ray of light
From the sun, you were one, an American bride
An American bride