I CAN DREAM, CAN'T I?

The Andrews Sisters



- words by Irving Kahal, music by Sammy Fain

- introduced in the 1938 musical "Right This Way" by a singer known

as Tamara. This was the same musical that featured "I'll Be Seeing You"

which went on to become a World War II standard.

- lyrics as recorded July 15, 1949 by The Andrews Sisters with Gordon Jenkins

and His Orchestra. Lead vocal by Patty Andrews with Maxene and Laverne on

backup vocals.



(dream on, dream on)



I can see

No matter how near you'll be

You'll never belong to me

But I can dream, can't I?

Can't I pretend that I'm locked in the bend of your embrace?

For dreams are just like wine

And I am drunk with mine



I'm aware

My heart is a sad affair

There's much disillusion there

But I can dream, can't I?

Can't I adore you

Although we are oceans apart?

I can't make you open your heart

But I can dream, can't I?



I'm aware

My heart is a sad affair

There's much disillusion there

But I can dream, can't I?

Can't I adore you

Although we are oceans apart?

I can't make you open your heart

But I can dream, can't I?



(dream on, dream on, dream on