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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
John Lennon
John Lennon
Lead Vocals
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Bass
George Harrison
George Harrison
Electric Guitar
Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Lennon
John Lennon
Songwriter
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
George Martin
George Martin
Producer
Geoff Emerick
Geoff Emerick
Engineer
Phil McDonald
Phil McDonald
Additional Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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 upstream (Float upstream)
[Chorus]
Please don't wake me, no, don't shake me (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping (Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, sleeping)
[Verse 2]
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 (There's no need)
[Verse 3]
Please don't spoil my day, I'm miles away (Ooh, ooh)
And after all, I'm only sleeping (Ooh-ooh-ooh, sleeping)
[Bridge]
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
[Verse 4]
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
[Chorus]
Please don't spoil my day, I'm miles away (Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh)
And after all, I'm only sleeping (Ooh-ooh-ooh, sleeping)
[Bridge]
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time
[Verse 5]
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 upstream (Float upstream)
[Chorus]
Please don't wake me, no, don't shake me (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping (Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, sleeping)
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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