I'm Only Sleeping

Song ratings

Rating	Comments	Author	Date
		Daniel Boneschansker	October 18, 2008
		d bestwhkibb	January 1, 2008
	John follows up his accidental 'discovery' of backwards taping in "Rain" with this dreamy song. My understanding is that George Harrison worked painstakingly for hours to perfect the backwards guitar solo to sound right when reversed.	Bruce Beatlefan	December 5, 2005

Lyrics

When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)

Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am - I'm only sleeping

Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed
Till they find there's no need (there's no need)

Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
And after all I'm only sleeping

Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time

Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling...

Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
And after all I'm only sleeping

Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time

When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)

Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am - I'm only sleeping

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