Van Morrison - Only A Dream Lyrics






Only a dream
That I had in the night
Only a dream
But It felt so right

We were standing in the moonlight
I was holding you tight
But it was only a dream

Only a dream
And that knocked me off of my feet
Only a dream
It was dancing in the street

And the big band kept on playing
Of Bonaparte's retreat
But it was only a dream

Only a dream
But somebody
Tried to knock it down

Only a dream
But that dream
Keeps hanging around

Only a dream
We were roiling in the snow
Only a dream
And we just couldn't let go

I sat outside the window
It was just like Romeo
But it was only a dream

Only a dream but somebody
Tried to knock it down
Only a dream but that dream
Is still around

Up on Mockingbird hill
And I'm feeling no pain
Ali the birds are singing
Their all so sweet refrain

If I had to do it all over
I'd do the same thing again
'Cos it was only a dream

Oh 'cos it s only a dream
That knocked me off of my feet

Only a dream
We were dancing
Out in the street

And the big band kept on playing
Of Bonaparte's retreat
But it was only a dream

Oh but it was only just a dream
Din but it was only a dream
Oh but it was only a dream
Oh what a dream





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  1. J.... C....

    THEY JUST HAD TO RUIN THIS WITH THAT COMMUNIST ADVERTISEMENT

  2. R.... Z....

    Beautiful photography.

  3. f.... r....

    ... what a beautiful dream ... my dream !

  4. T.... K....

    Reminds me of a place I might have been once long ago... Seems like dream now. Where are these pics from please?

  5. f.... r....

    ... was only a dream ... that i'm dancing in the steet ... yeee

  6. K.... L....

    That was only just a dream...

  7. j.... b....

    Do not worry people it was only a dream that Van the man Morrison had last night, Me I chose to believe that it was a true dream, a real dream, when I was listening to this song I got knocked right off my feet, feel in to this dream, Later I stood right back up again and felt the power and glory that this man spreads to all of the people of this world, this is why I know that is a true and real dream.

  8. R.... M....

    Anyone know where the photographs were taken?

    R.... M....

    Yes, they were all taken in Northern Virginia. Most were taken in Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA.

    R.... M....

    @woofruffbark Thank you! They are wonderfully evocative!

    R.... M....

    Robert McDonald , Thank you.

  9. J.... G....

    oleeeee,temazzzoooo,mi irlandes favorito,gracias por ponerlo,saludos desde españa

  10. b.... r....

    Yaarrggg.... a pirate Van be. A man above others.

  11. J.... R....

    Cuanto mas la escucho, mas me gusta y, evidentemente, es solo un sueño...

  12. R.... C....

    Love Y0U....

  13. P.... W....

    I just bought tickets to see My Man Van at the Hollywood Bowl I LA. Can't wait to see My man. I. Will be sitting right up front. Yippy Shippy.

    P.... W....

    Patricia Wagstaff, have a great time! I saw Van in concert a few months ago. He was great.

  14. J.... P....

    Wonderful video!

  15. A.... B....

    ❤️👏🏻🥰👌

  16. y.... D....

    Van Morrison has always made my life easier than ever since good sit

  17. f.... g....

    We just couldn't let go

  18. H.... J....

    It was only a Dream

  19. P.... K....

    Pure Awesome

    P.... K....

    He's the greatest you not bad either👌

  20. R.... M....

    I love the marching band groove in this

  21. b.... ....

    Laura Shore ..I feel exactly same way I'm so obviously stuck on Van Morrison music I love him he definitely snatches and holds on to my soul and I'm hopelessly willing to let his music keep my soul ..

  22. S.... M....

    His collaboration /surrounding himself with musicians that are right. True. In skill and feeling

  23. S.... M....

    Love the drum 🥁 in this one- God he’s pretty genius ! Been exploring Van Man stuff this past year so thank you 🙏🏼

  24. B.... P....

    How about Blue Money

  25. J.... a....

    This is a wonderful song, with a beautiful video. I heard it for the first time this morning, on Jasper Ga's WXJR, and had to look it up. By the way, what kind of an asshole goes to somebodies channel, and puts a thumbs down on the upload that somebody worked hard on? I make videos, and I know its not easy. But then I forget, the interweb is mostly comprised of uncivilized assholes. Wonderful job on this, thank you for creating those 5 minutes of joy! And thank you Mr Van " The Man" Morrison !!!!

  26. M.... G....

    "Only A Dream"
    Only a dream
    That I had in the night
    Only a dream
    But It felt so right

    We were standing in the moonlight
    I was holding you tight
    But it was only a dream

    Only a dream
    And that knocked me off of my feet
    Only a dream
    It was dancing in the street

    And the big band kept on playing
    Of Bonaparte's retreat
    But it was only a dream

    Only a dream
    But somebody
    Tried to knock it down

    Only a dream
    But that dream
    Keeps hanging around

    Only a dream
    We were roiling in the snow
    Only a dream
    And we just couldn't let go

    I sat outside the window
    It was just like Romeo
    But it was only a dream

    Only a dream but somebody
    Tried to knock it down
    Only a dream but that dream
    Is still around

    Up on Mockingbird hill
    And I'm feeling no pain
    Ali the birds are singing
    Their all so sweet refrain

    If I had to do it all over
    I'd do the same thing again
    'Cos it was only a dream

    Oh 'cos it s only a dream
    That knocked me off of my feet

    Only a dream
    We were dancing
    Out in the street

    And the big band kept on playing
    Of Bonaparte's retreat
    But it was only a dream

    Oh but it was only just a dream
    Din but it was only a dream
    Oh but it was only a dream
    Oh what a dream

  27. S.... L....

    LOVE Van Morrison. Have seen him perform serval times, years ago. Had tickets to see the Outlaw Tour with Wille Nelson & Van Morrison a couple weeks ago. Bought the best seats as soon as the tour was announced.
    Had emergency surgery the day before the show...😪😢
    Don't think this opportunity will come around again. Because of my recent medical stuff I missed 4 shows which were going to be my "vacation" this year- Beth Hart/Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jethro Tull, the Outlaw Tour, and the Eagles.
    Refuse to miss Billy Joel in November!
    *Note: sent an email to Ticketmaster and they more than generously refunded the entire amount for the Outlaw Tour. So very grateful to them. ❤

  28. C.... M....

    Looking forward to your concert September 16th.

    C.... M....

    I was there! Van was great!

  29. A.... H....

    Sometimes dreams come true.

  30. F.... j....

    Have you ever had a dream that knocked you off your feet after you awoke? But you kept telling yourself the very same thing. (You are Awesome) Timeless in my mind. (Loving Life)

  31. D.... G....

    how beautiful Van.Virgie *

  32. M.... S....

    Only a Dream..the best..my life..thanks Van..as usual you rock my life...m...🤗🤗

  33. R.... B....

    I dream of him all the time, but all I have is a dream! Love Van Morrison!

  34. J.... S....

    Simply. Beautiful. What. A. Voice. Simple. An. Straight. Like. Life. Should. Be. .

  35. N.... ....

    Can’t believe I never heard this song! Beautiful photos, heavenly music. What a sweet surprise on a cold, rainy day in exotic New Jersey. Thanks for posting!

    N.... ....

    Here in Jersey on a cold sunny day. Love every thing Van made❤

  36. e.... ....

    excellent!!! thanks for sharing

  37. L.... P....

    Vann' music is like a fine glass of red, mature...

  38. K.... K....

    She lights up my World. Dreaming. Thanks Van.

  39. d.... ....

    More Reasons to Appreciate Life...Arts like these

  40. C.... F....

    Van don,t ever go

    C.... F....

    Fastmancol

  41. A.... T....

    He speaks to my heart ......... and the music soothes my soul

  42. M.... S....

    Found You Van.. your songs make my life. Only a Dream..instrumental awesome..only a Dream..

  43. L.... ....

    I like your photos. some of the tree roots remind me of the way lovers entwine their bodies...

  44. N.... A....

    YES IT WAS

  45. K.... T....

    Fabulous saxophone ~

  46. r.... l....

    Another Great Van Morrison Tune.

  47. g.... a....

    wow 2/10/2018

  48. D.... R....

    just a beautiful song!

  49. J.... J....

    All the birds are singing...
    Its only a DREAM...
    We were dancing in the street...
    Only a DREAM Rosy, only a DREAM!!

  50. E.... M....

    Yes, sometimes it seems like its only a dream...then i am awake and it's live in tecnicolors!

  51. S.... G....

    Van Morrison......LOVE all his music....Such a Musician....One of the GREATEST.....Only a Dream....Knocked Me Off My Feet!!!!

  52. M.... X....

    To the possibilities of dreams coming true.

  53. C.... J....

    You make me just a dream thanks

  54. w.... ....

    Van Morrison himself picked this YouTube video to represent this song on his official Van Morrison Twitter site. On January 25th, 2013, he tweeted this YouTube video with the remark; "We were standing in the moonlight, I was holding you tight / But it was only a dream http://youtu.be/FAqVDfNIiUA  via @YouTube"

  55. S.... B....

    Van "The Man"

  56. A.... S....

    Say it was not just only a dream. If it wasn't someone come and catch me gently....

  57. P.... M....

    It was only a Dream...

  58. J.... M....

    How beautiful."i call my love Morrison"

  59. P.... M....

    Thank You Van.....I just woke up.and It Was Only A Dream...

  60. j.... v....

    Thank You, Van the Man, for this song... so much deepness in the words and in your voice...!

  61. L.... S....

    I just couldn't live with out Vans music...he's just plain awesome ! the best music ever !

    L.... S....

    I FEEL THE SAME WAY. HEAVENLY SOUNDS AND RHYTHMS. ALMOST ORGASMIC

    L.... S....

    Absolutely beautiful man beautiful music.. absolutely orgasmic Joe Cash

  62. U.... B....

    good night it was only a dream.....................maybe? maybe not...............bless.

  63. r.... ....

    Děkuji !!!!!!! Nádherný song...nádherné video..........

  64. M.... V....

    Only you in my dream!

  65. a.... ....

    fenomeno........

  66. N.... L....

    Wonderful song and very good video, thank you.  Love Van but had never heard this song before - its really beautiful, could listen to it all day.

  67. a.... m....

    ONLY A DREAM, sounds like he was singing about himself. How many people besides Van and Mozart and Beethoven could live their whole lives doing what they dream of and doing it so good! Only a few rare muscians can do do this and at age 69 Van is turning out better stuff now then he did at 29! So many other rock n rollers later stuff was inferior, but not Van Morrison's!!!

    a.... m....

    absolutely correct!

  68. H.... R....

    I love this man for delivering all these awsome songs over the years ...

  69. a.... m....

    I still would have loved to seen more human activity ( like man an woman in nature) as a video then weeds and leaves. It could have been a dream. But I guess it was only a dream.

  70. a.... m....

    The song is gorgeous music, but the video.........go back to the drawing board.

    a.... m....

    Van Morrison himself picked this YouTube video to represent this song on his official Van Morrison Twitter site. On January 25th, 2013, he tweeted this YouTube video with the remark; "We were standing in the moonlight, I was holding you tight / But it was only a dream http://youtu.be/FAqVDfNIiUA  via @YouTube"  If Van himself likes it, that's good enough for me.

    a.... m....

    Thank you Woofruffbark for the info. I didn't know that, I always loved the song and never really cared for videos, but wondered why such inferior video to such a great song. Now I know, thank you for that info. But if I know Van, he and I came from the same school, only music counts, who cares about the video which didn't even start until almost 20 years after Brown Eyed Girl. So Van would probably say OK to a video no matter what.

  71. h.... ....

    that dream is still around ..not lettin' anyone knock it down : )

  72. A.... S....

    Van Morrison, amico mio, che bella musica per le mie orecchie. Van Morrison, my friend, that beautiful music to my ears.

  73. g.... ....

    Where were these pictures taken!? There amazing!!

  74. C.... R....

    only a dream.

  75. C.... R....

    only a dream.

  76. a.... m....

    This is just one of three super songs from his album "hey Mr. Dee Jay", this guy is to music what Einstein and Edison was to science. electronics and math. Van is a super musician in the first degree!

    a.... m....

    Actually the name of the album Van did in 2003 with this song on it, plus Hey Mr. DJ and All work and no play, plus other good songs was called "Down the Road"

    a.... m....

    and Edison was a thief. So please don't slump van into that category..

    a.... m....

    Actually "Down the Road" was released in 2002.

    a.... m....

    I agree alan murr but take Edison out add Tesla

  77. M.... H....

    Van Morisson - eine fantastische Stimme. Traumhafte Musik.

  78. S.... G....

    It was only a dream...but it seemed so real!!

  79. n.... ....

    Van Morrison - Simply the best, no equal!

  80. w.... ....

    Most of the pictures came from Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. A beautiful place to visit if you are ever in the D.C. area.

    w.... ....

    Some look like Lake Accotink Park near there, too. Could they be? Thank you for the photos.

  81. k.... ....

    What woods were you walking though? So beautiful :) ty for posting.

  82. w.... ....

    You can find it on Amazon. Just look up Down the Road by Van Morrison.

  83. K.... C....

    Van brings out the Love in your soul what more can we ask of anyone Thanks Van Love back aat ya.....

  84. 1.... ....

    FuXX. Another Van smash. Another one nailed to the human condition. Even Batman (Rising), had a dream. How do you do it Van? I bet it is the Goodness!

  85. F.... B....

    if I had to do it all over I'd do the same things again

  86. J.... G....

    Wish I could find his version of this song somewhere!

  87. N.... ....

    sweet van the man

  88. A.... ....

    This video was MADE JUST FOR ME!!!! I love it! It's so beautiful and I'm in tears!

  89. N.... M....

    @michaelsivley that's the best comment I've ever read on youtube, I'm 22, at least one "youngster" loves van morrison. wish you peace, love and good things

  90. M.... ....

    @michaelsivley

    You hit the nail on the head. I've been a Van Morrison fan ever since he came out with the Moondance album. He's been a huge influence in my life. Thanks, Van!

  91. c.... ....

    @michaelsivley
    God bless you whether you are here in body any longer or not I know you are listening to the Lion

  92. D.... R....

    one of th most beautiful songs i have ever heard

  93. �.... F....

    The most wonderful comments here on YouTube are in connection with Van's songs........no wonder.......

  94. s.... b....

    @michaelsivley its not so very often something hits me ,beautiful

  95. T.... M....

    * * * * *

  96. E.... ....

    i still dream of her and the the love we share

  97. b.... ....

    nice pics.... to go w/a great song......