Verse 1
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What could I as a mortal
dream that could come true
which window or church's portal
could I look out and see you?
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Verse 2
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Ah the dreams of mere men
sometimes so short of vision
nothing like the kings when
they saw nations from prison.
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Verse 3
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Yes we are trapped in wisdom
some of ours and some of others
not merely to think of a kingdom
to share with sisters and brothers.
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Verse 4
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Therefore do we go to sleep
at night to restless dreams
following our minds like sheep
bleating, crying, and screams.
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Verse 5
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Yet when we look at the great
those who tower above all others
who kept their destiny with fate
dreamed in the day with open shutters.
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Verse 6
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Who are we in this thing called
dreamers of the day or night
do we stand alone or appalled
are we alive in darkness or light?
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Verse 7
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If I were to share my dream now
it would be in the daytime done
there would be others there somehow
it would be exciting, a day to be won.
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Verse 8
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Oh Father where do we men grow old
dreaming in the nighttime in secret
while wanting to be a knight bold
and live a life without any regret.
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Verse 9
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Tell me now of my dream today
that I can love everyone I meet
never ashamed in any man's way
I would offer the beggar my seat.
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Verse 10
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But would you allow me this to be
for my wishes become my goals
and all my dreams I'm able to see
in each I get to play all the roles.
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Verse 11
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Now if I were to dream for you
which you know is not allowed
it would be for a love that is true
the Masters footsteps be followed.
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Verse 12
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Heavenly Fathers love shines down
from the stars and sheds the light
of love upon all those with now
the dreams and wishes now bright.
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Verse 13
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If I were to dream, my daughter
my son, my sister, my brother
my father, or now for my mother
it would be for you or another.
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Verse 14
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Never for me, I lived my dream
I've known the highs of the test
learned always to play for the team
the journey now is always the best.
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Verse 15
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And a mortal just now in this time
I've learned to love myself and others
most often to those in need more kind
for all the Earth's children are our Fathers.
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Verse 16
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So dream if you desire in the night
or take the risk and dream in the day
remember wherever you pick this sight
you'll have to learn your price to pay.
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