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Sometimes a Fantasy

Billy Joel

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Billy Joel

Vocals

Liberty De Vitto

Liberty De Vitto

Drums

Doug Stegmeyer

Bass Guitar

Russell Javors

Rhythm Guitar

David Brown

Lead Electric Guitar

Brian Ruggles

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Billy Joel

Songwriter

Oleg Smirnoff

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PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Jim Boyer

Engineer

Phil Ramone

Producer

Bradshaw Leigh

Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Oh, I didn't want to do it but I got too lonely

I had to call you up in the middle of the night

I know it's awful hard to try to make love long distance

But I really needed stimulation, though it was only my imagination

[Verse 2]

It's just a fantasy (Oh)

It's not the real thing (Oh)

It's just a fantasy (Oh)

It's not the real thing (Oh)

But sometimes a fantasy (Oh) is all you need, oh

[Verse 3]

When am I gonna take control and get a hold of my emotions?

Why does it only seem to hit me in the middle of the night?

You told me there's a number I can always dial for assistance

I don't wanna deal with outside action

Only you can give me satisfaction

[Verse 4]

It's just a fantasy (Oh)

It's not the real thing (Oh)

It's just a fantasy (Oh)

It's not the real thing (Oh)

But sometimes a fantasy (Oh) is all you need

[Verse 5]

Oh, sure, it would be better if I had you here to hold me

Be better, baby, but believe me, it's the next best thing

Sure there's many times you've wanted me to hear your secrets

Don't be afraid to say the words that move me

Anytime you want to tell them to me

[Verse 6]

It's just a fantasy (Oh)

It's not the real thing (Oh)

It's just a fantasy (Oh)

It's not the real thing (Oh)

Sometimes a fantasy (Oh) is all you need

[Verse 7]

Just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)

It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)

It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)

It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)

[Verse 8]

It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)

It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)

It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)

It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)

[Verse 9]

It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)

It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)

It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)

Written by: Billy Joel

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