From the film “Jumping Jacks”, 1952.
Words by Mack David.
Music by Jerry Livingston.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I get bored when people chatter
‘Bout some scientific matter
And I fear the third dimension
Is beyond my comprehension
I’m ignorant of many things, it seems
But one subject I’m familiar with is dreams
Refrain
I know a dream when I see one
For I’m a dreamer, you know
I know a dream when I hold one
Do you mind if I never let you go?
I’m so afraid if I kiss you
You’ll vanish, as dreams always do
But make no mistake
Although I’m wide awake
I know a dream when I see one
And I see one when I look at you