“I’m Only Sleeping” is the third track of 1966’s Revolver, an album that ended up being a turning point in The Beatles' career as they moved on from love songs to more experimental and raw song writing. In this one, John Lennon expresses his laziness and fondness for a little more sleep.
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[Verse 1]
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)
[Chorus 1]
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
[Verse 2]
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)
[Chorus 2]
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away (Uuuuh)
And after all, I'm only sleeping
[Break]
[Bridge]
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
[Verse 3]
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
[Backwards Guitar Solo: George Harrison]
[Chorus 2]
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
And after all, I'm only sleeping
[Break: John Lennon, Paul McCartney]
Yawn, Paul!
*Yawns*
[Bridge]
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
[Verse 4]
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)
[Chorus 1]
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me (Uuuh, uuuuh)
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
I’m Only Sleeping was written by Paul McCartney & Lennon-McCartney & John Lennon.
I’m Only Sleeping was produced by George Martin.
The Beatles released I’m Only Sleeping on Fri Aug 05 1966.