You wanna be Americano, 'mericano, 'mericano: You were born in Italy. You try livin' alla moda, But if you drink whisky-soda All you do is sing off key
You dance the rock-n-roll You play at baseball Go sigarettes you smoke Leave your mama broke They should only make you joke
You wanna be Americano, 'mericano, 'mericano: You were born in Italy. Don't you know it's not New York City O'Kay, Napolita You wanna be America, You wanna be America
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano mericano, mericano... sient'a mme chi t' 'o ffa fa'? tu vuoi vivere alla moda, ma se bevi "whisky and soda" po' te siente 'e disturba'...
Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano mericano, mericano... ma si' nato in Italy! sient' a mme: nun ce sta niente 'a fa' ok, napulitan!
Puorte 'e cazune cu nu stemma arreto... na cuppulella cu 'a visiera aizata... passa scampanianno pe' Tuleto comm'a nu guappo, pe' se fa' guarda'... Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano mericano, mericano... sient'a mme chi t' 'o ffa fa'? tu vuoi vivere alla moda, ma se bevi "whisky and soda" po' te siente 'e disturba'... Tu abball' o' rocchenroll tu giochi a baisiboll... ma e solde p' e' Ccamel chi te li da? la borsetta di mamma!?
Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano mericano, mericano... ma si' nato in Italy! sient' a mme: nun ce sta niente 'a fa' ok, napulitan! tu vuo' fa' ll'american tu vuo' fa' ll'american!
Come te po' capi' chi te vo' bbene si tu lle parle miezo americano? quanno se fa ll'ammore sott' 'a luna comme te vene 'ncapa 'e di' "I love you"?
Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano mericano, mericano...(ecc.)
И на английском
Americano
He's drivin' a jeep But he ain't in the Army Gets all his cigarette money From his mommy Dressed like a rootin' tootin' Texas cowboy But this lone ranger's Never seen a horse
He wanna be Americano Americano, Americano He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls Smokin' Camels,whiskey and soda Now he's never goin' back
He's cruisin streets for gold Dressed in designer clothes Brother if your too slow You'd better not blink Or you'll wind up in the drink
Wanna be Americano Americano,Americano Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause that's his baby's Favorite thing Okay,all right,yeah man Wanna be American Wanna be American
He's in the land where Anything can happen Reach for the stars Grab that golden ring Just remember he's Americano well watch it pal 'Cause he'll take everything
He wanna be Americano Americano,Americano He wants to drive a Cadillac Now he's chasing showgirls Smokin' Camels,whiskey and soda Now he's never goin' back
He likes that rock and roll He's playing baseball Loves Marilyn Monroe A coca cola Joe And a pizza pie to go
Wanna be Americano Americano,Americano Gotta buy a diamond ring 'Cause thats his baby's Favorite thing Okay,all right,yeah man
Wanna be American Wanna be American Wanna be American