i was only dreamin'

she left her shoes out on the beach

she left my dreams just out of reach

she left her footprints in the sand

she was a bird right in the hand

i met a girl that made me laugh

she left a faded photograph

i thought i heard a siren song

i sang along but i was. i was only dreamin'

i was only dreamin'

visions in my head

talkin in my sleep

turning in my bed

life was so complete

her shoes were on the beach

but i was only dreamin'

i met a girl that talked in rhyme

i met a girl who took her time

i saw the ocean in her eyes

i saw myself unrecognized

and all the stars up in the sky

fell down like rain and made me cry

i held the world right in my hands

i held her close but i was.