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We went down to the courthouse and the judge put it all to rest
No wedding day smiles no walk down the aisle
No flowers no wedding dress
That night we went down to the river
And into the river we’d dive
On down to the river we did ride

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All the things that seemed in reach before now seemed to vanish which makes it seem liike the American Dream is now out of reach for the person. A lot of people feel the American dream is hard to achieve and this song displays the downside and doesn't make everything seem easy.

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I got a job working construction for the Johnstown company
But lately there ain’t been much work on account of the economy
Now all them things that seemed so important
Well mister they vanished right into the air

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This song relates to the American Dream because it talks about the idea of having the perfect woman and marriage with her. The person's point of view from the song seems to be upset that he no long is having a marriage because having the perfect family is something that is part of the american dream.

It gives a negative view of the American Dream by making it seem hard to reach the goals you have for yourself.