I'm Only Sleeping is one of the Lennon/McCartney songs on The Beatles' seventh album, Revolver. It tells of someone who doesn't want to wake up, they just want to lie in bed and dream all day. The lead singer in I'm Only Sleeping is John Lennon. It was recorded on April 27th, 1966, April 29th, 1966, May 5th, 1966, and May 6th, 1966. The take used on Revolver is take 13.
I'm Only Sleeping can also be heard on Anthology 2 and "Yesterday"...and Today, an album released in the US.
Lyrics:
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
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
Running everywhere at such a speed
Till they find, there's no need
Please don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
Lying 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
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking 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
Please don't wake me, no
don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping