I'd like to walk in a field with you,
take my hat and my boots off too.
I'd like to lie in a field with you.
Would you like to do it too, may?
Would you like to do it too?

I'd like to stand in a stream with you,
roll my trousers up and not feel blue.
I'd like to wash in a stream with you.
Would you like to do it too?

You and I, country dreamer,
when there's nothing else to do;
Me oh my, conutry dreamer,
make a country dream come true.

I'd like to climb up a hill with you,
stand on top and admire the view.
I'd like to roll down a hill with you.
Would you like to do it too, may?
Would you like to do it too?

I'd like to climb up a hill with you,
take my hat and my boots off too.
I'd like to lie in a field with you.
Would you like to do it too, may?
Would you like to do it too?


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    Quite simply "I'd like to spend some time with the one I love". Just two people and nature, doing nice relaxing things together. Another great, simple, Paul McCartney love song

    originlon October 28, 2009   Link
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    "Would you like to do it too, May?"

    Paul hitting on Mae Pang(?), Lennon's squeeze at the time.

    TheBeckleson January 30, 2010   Link
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    For some reason, I got the idea "Country Dreamer" may be another of Paul's songs to a pet, like "Martha My Dear" is to a dog, and "Jet" is to either a dog or a horse.

    phaed10on May 16, 2019   Link
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    "May" or "May" is often short for "Mary". Paul's daughter Mary McCartney was about 3 years old when this song was written. Perhaps it's to her.

    phaed10on May 31, 2019   Link

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