Aretha Franklin - Don't Let Me Lose This Dream Lyrics
If I lose this dream (this dream!), I don't know what I'm gonna do...
If I lose this dream (this dream!) I'm dreaming about for me and you...
If it goes away, I might as well hang it up, 'cause I don't know
If I have the heart or mind to make it true, to help it grow,
If I lose this dream (this dream!), it's goodbye, love and happiness, yes...
You're the one I need - I don't want a love that's second-best...
There been things all of my life I wanted to do that made me blue;
Help me hold onto this dream, for sometimes, dreams often come true,
And they'll come true, they'll come true, for me and you...
(Wait a minute, baby!)
Baby, baby, hold on!
Don't let me lose my dream!
Baby, baby, be strong!
You say that-a you believe that what I say is true (Hey, hey, hey!),
And that I'm the one and only girl for you - (Wait a minute, baby!) Just tell me...
No matter what the people say, (Hey, hey, hey!) Say that
You're in my corner all the way,
And I won't lose this dream...
Baby, baby, hold on!
Don't let me lose my steam!
Baby, baby, be strong!
Don't let me... ooh, baby;
Baby, baby, hold on!
Don't let me... oh...
Other Lyrics by Artist
- Aretha Franklin - Today I Sing The Blues
- Aretha Franklin - Love All The Hurt Away
- Aretha Franklin - Hold On! I'm Comin'
- Aretha Franklin - Living In The Streets
- Aretha Franklin - There's A Star For Everyone
- Aretha Franklin - It's My Turn
- Aretha Franklin - Truth And Honesty
- Aretha Franklin - Search On
- Aretha Franklin - Whole Lot Of Me
- Aretha Franklin - Kind Of Man
- Aretha Franklin - Maybe I'm A Fool
- Aretha Franklin - This Bitter Earth
- Aretha Franklin - Evil Gal Blues
- Aretha Franklin - What A Difference A Day Makes
- Aretha Franklin - Without The One You Love
- Aretha Franklin - Trouble In Mind
- Aretha Franklin - Muddy Water
- Aretha Franklin - Only The Lonely
Rand Lyrics
- Johnny Mathis - Come Back To Me
- Johnny Mathis - The Impossible Dream
- Johnny Mathis - I Will Wait For You
- Johnny Mathis - What The World Needs Now Is Love
- Johnny Mathis - Elusive Butterfly
- Johnny Mathis - So Nice (Samba De Verao)
- Johnny Mathis - Dulcinea
- Johnny Mathis - What Now My Love
- Johnny Mathis - Man Of La Mancha
Last Posts
Beyonce Shakes the Internet with Surprise Super Bowl Tease and New Music Release
Beyoncé once again set the digital world abuzz with her latest musical surprise. In an unforgettable move during the Super Bowl, a Verizon commercial served...
Watch Usher’s Full Super Bowl 2024 Halftime Performance Usher, Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris,
At the 2024 Super Bowl, Usher redefined the halftime show with a dazzling, career-highlight performance that will be remembered for years to come. Taking the...
Usher Unveils ‘Coming Home’: A Journey Through Sound and Soul in His Latest Album
Spanning three decades in the music industry, Usher has consistently mesmerized fans with his soulful tunes and magnetic performances. However, his most recent project, Coming...
Aretha Franklin Don't Let Me Lose This Dream Comments
The band is on point with her voice.
My all time favorite by Aretha
been lovin this son for at lest 45yrs
2019. Until. Forever.
This album was therapy sent from God when I was 10 yrs. old. I won the "I Never Loved A Man" album on radio station KDIA.
My dad had recently passed away and I was sad. I played the album all that summer and beyond. I choose music that
summer over playing outside with my friends. I played the album so much until it turned white and eventually
the needle slid across the album because the grooves in the record wore out.
Thank you Aretha for being my music therapist and helping me to start healing at 10 yrs. old.
One of my favorites ever by Aretha Franklin!! The woman could do no wrong.
Another one of Aretha's Classics!
My all time favorite <3
Oh my God!! Speechless
R.I.P. to the Queen!!!
REAL SOUL
RIP Aretha - This is the first song I had to play...
Absolutely one of the top 10 on my Aretha list since the late 60"s.
My favorite song from this landmark album by Ms Franklin (true soul here) she walked the earth on this one!
Ooooooooooooooooohhh mine too!
When I was kid going to places like the Uptown and Apollo and State Theaters all the show female singers who opened the show always hit this as if it was a standard that had always been around. It was always mo uptempo than this although the same bossa kinda groove.
But I never heard Aretha’s version nor didn’t know all this time she wrote it. Clearly it’s her tune as she nails waaaay betta den anyone who dared even LOOK at it.
Rest In Peace
Sadly missed, unique woman!
R.I.P. Queen Ree...
it feels weird to hear the original since I heard George Benson's version first time. how epic it will be if Aretha sings with that arrangement <3
I'm going to get killed for saying I like Livingston Taylor's version better. But there, I said it.
I don't know who Livingston Taylor but I do know you must have serious hearing difficulties.
123catbox... Livingston Taylor is your brother... Right?
I didnt know who this livingston taylor your talking about but i check it out. Its not bad but nah aretha is right for this song. Since she wrote it her arrangement goes with the melody with back up singers more upbeat but that your opinion.
GTF out if here!
Bossa nova style? Great song
The second part of the chorus is actually "Don't let me lose my strength, baby baby be strong."
The Atlantic 'Retha is the best in my opinion
Luv "Live In Paris" version.....!
The Queen of Soul with the amazing voice! I'm one of your biggest fan, You always kept real!
I bought this album in '66 or '67 still is as good as it was then
Me too! Still play it in the car!
The arrangement and her vocal performance in this song are gorgeous. This shoudve been a hit single. I absolututely love it.
@ARaspberryBeretOn I agree this song is gorgeous. I love it. I remember my dad listening to it when I was growing up I really like the title track soul serenade also the lyrics the soulful sound of her voice when you hear it you have NO DOUBT and you know what she was singing was coming straight from the heart All that is so priceless.
+ARaspberryBeretOn I grew up listening to this song and it is my favorite Aretha Franklin song.
+ARaspberryBeretOn Was released as single in UK. Wonderful record!
+Albert Petit Polo ....the only song I use 2play from that album,...hated moving "arm" back/forth ...lol those were the days!
I don't think I have heard this song since the summer of 1967. There was a terrific top 40 station in Los Angeles, KRLA, that had some very adventurous programming late at night, especially on weekends. I was 14, a surfer beach kid who listened to Wolfman Jack on XERB and learned to appreciate the really off-the-format records KRLA played, like this one, although I have a fairly strong recollection of of them playing a live version of "Don't Let Me Lose The Dream." Man, what an impression this song (and so many others) left with me. I was very lucky to be born when I was - 10 years old to see the Beatles on Sullivan, 11 for "Like A Rolling Stone" and it got better and better for so many years. And thankfully I'm still able to find really good new music.
Love Dusty's voice but clearly this one has a better feel...
Well said!
'Retha wrote the song, maybe that's why
This is perfection. Aretha at the height of her powers - her 2 sisters singing amazing harmonies that never fail to bring tears to my eyes. So hard to pick an all time best - but this is the one for me. What is there to prefer in Dusty's version Kyaw ?
I agree! Love this...grew up on it. My mom loved it and played the ENTIRE album till we knew every word! Yes indeed.
Barry Jansen
Prefer Dusty's version.
Drive Easy Aretha Wrote this Song and sang it way better.
i'm in love with her voice ....and this song. speaks to me
I love this song it's right on point. Say it , Sing it Ms. Ree.
my brother I have heard you sing at the black rep and other places in St.Louis. you have a beautiful voice.
most definitely in my top ten favorites by the queen. brings back great memories. superb background vocals by Erma and Carolyn franklin. in fact their background vocals are out of sight on the entire album. on tracks 2 and 9 they were assisted by Cissy Houston, but they carried the load on the remaining songs. they sound like 4 women instead of just 2.
This is the LP of hers I can never get enough of and this song, I played a hole in!! One of her best and most overlooked compositions!
I love this entire album/CD. It played in my house all the time, we knew the words! This was a landmark project for Queen Ree!