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
Runnin' everywhere at such a speed
'Til 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

Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window
Takin' my time

Lyin' 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

Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window
Takin' 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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I'm Only Sleeping Lyrics as written by Paul Mccartney John Lennon

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    On John Lennon's "Watching the Wheels" he sings, "People say I'm lazy; dreaming my life away." I always thought it was a quote from this song. Whether it was or not, I don't really know. I still like to believe it was, though.

    patknowsimcooleoson August 13, 2005   Link

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