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[Chorus] So, bye-bye, Miss American Pie. Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry. And them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye. Singin', "This'll be the day that I die....
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"American Pie" is a song by American singer and songwriter Don McLean. Recorded and released in 1971 on the album of the same name, the single was the number-one US hit for four weeks in 1972 starting January 15 after just eight weeks on the US Billboard charts (where it entered at number 69).
- "Empty Chairs" (promo), "American Pie part 2" (first release)
- October 1971 (original), November 1991 (re-release)
- May 26, 1971
- Folk rock
Feb 4, 2021 · Don McLean reveals the inspiration and meaning of his rock epic 'American Pie', which turns 50 this year. He talks about the song's spiritual message, the cultural references, the album cover and the edited version.
Bye, bye Miss American Pie. Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry. And them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye.
