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Wake Up Screaming Lyrics by Jim Lauderdale

Planet of Love

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Used to sleep through the night peacefully
Not a care in the world got to me
But now I lay me down to sleep I'm afraid of what I might see
I wake up screaming when your dream goes by
Used to feel like a man in control unaware of the storm in my soul
The sight of you took away my breath looked so good scared me half to death
I wake up screaming when your dream goes by
Now is this dream I'm in a room all dressed up just like a groom
Watching shadows dancing on the ledge
When suddenly you then appear you whisper in my ear
And I jump right over the edge
Just a dream that I seem to recall won't you tell me which doctor to call
Tell him please I don't feel too well every night I'm hearing wedding bells
I wake up screaming when your dream goes by
[ guitar ]
I lay there in an ice cold sweat sheets are torn and soaking wet
I wake up screaming when your dream goes by
I wake up screaming when your dream goes by
I wake up screaming when your dream goes by
I'm gonna try and stay up all night long honey just for you
Just for you don't you ever leave me alone

About “Wake Up Screaming” by Jim Lauderdale

Read the complete lyrics to "Wake Up Screaming" by Jim Lauderdale from the album "Planet of Love". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Wake Up Screaming" is credited to Jim Lauderdale. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Wake Up Screaming" appears on "Planet of Love".

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