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Sleep Song

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May. 28, 19711 viewer

Sleep Song Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When you were asleep
I was kissing your forehead
You gave a frown, so I kissed you again
You started waking and put your arms around my waist
Just making sure I was there
Then you drifted away
Then you drifted away

[Verse 2]
And when I awoke
I found out I'd been dreaming
Some of my bedclothes were still on the floor
I looked around, realized you were leaving me
I saw the back of your dress
As you slipped through the door
As you slipped through the door

*Vocalizations*

[Verse 3]
And when I return
I will kiss your eyes open
Take off my clothes, and I'll lie by your side
And then I will wait till the sandman has done with you
And as you sleepily rise
You'll find I'll be there
You'll find I'll be there

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Recorded At
Heider's Studio (Los Angeles)
Release Date
May 28, 1971
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