Daydream Believer
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Daydream Believer Lyrics
[Intro: Chip Douglas, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork]
7A
What number is this, Chip?
7A!
Ok, know what I mean, like don't get excited man, it's 'cause I'm short, I know
[Verse 1: All]
Oh, I could hide 'neath the wings
Of the bluebird as she sings
The six o'clock alarm would never ring
But six rings and I rise
Wipe the sleep out of my eyes
My shavin' razor's cold and it stings
[Chorus: All]
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
[Verse 2: All]
You once thought of me
As a white knight on his steed
Now you know how happy I can be
Oh, and our good times starts and end
Without dollar one to spend
But how much, baby, do we really need?
7A
What number is this, Chip?
7A!
Ok, know what I mean, like don't get excited man, it's 'cause I'm short, I know
[Verse 1: All]
Oh, I could hide 'neath the wings
Of the bluebird as she sings
The six o'clock alarm would never ring
But six rings and I rise
Wipe the sleep out of my eyes
My shavin' razor's cold and it stings
[Chorus: All]
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
[Verse 2: All]
You once thought of me
As a white knight on his steed
Now you know how happy I can be
Oh, and our good times starts and end
Without dollar one to spend
But how much, baby, do we really need?
[Chorus: All]
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus: All]
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus: All]
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
To a daydream believer
And a homecoming queen?
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean
About
Genius Annotation
The last No. 1 song by the American answer to The Beatles. it was written by the very prolific ex-Kingston Trio member John Stewart.
It was recorded in 1967, and can be found on the album The Birds, The Bees, & The Monkees. It was one of the last mono albums to be produced, and an original version is a collector’s item now.
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Does the track have any certifications?
Genius Answer
Yes, “Daydream Believer” was certified gold by the RIAA on November 14, 1967.
- 9.She
- 10.Mary, Mary
- 16.She Hangs Out
- 18.All of Your Toys
- 19.Randy Scouse Git
- 21.Forget That Girl
- 22.Shades of Gray
- 23.For Pete’s Sake
- 24.Sunny Girlfriend
- 25.You Told Me
- 26.No Time
- 27.Salesman
- 29.Daily Nightly
- 30.Star Collector
- 32.Words
- 34.Cuddly Toy
- 35.Daydream Believer
- 36.Goin’ Down
- 37.Valleri
- 39.P.O. Box 9847
- 40.Tapioca Tundra
- 41.D.W. Washburn
- 42.Daddy’s Song
- 44.As We Go Along
- 45.Can You Dig It?
- 46.Circle Sky
- 48.Tear Drop City
- 50.Someday Man
- 53.How Insensitive
- 54.Good Clean Fun
- 55.Mommy and Daddy
- 56.Oh My My
Credits
Producer
Writer
Background Vocals
Lead Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Piano
Percussion
Bass Trombone
Trombone
Trumpet
Recorded At
June 14 & August 9, 1967 RCA Victor Studios Hollywood, CA
Released on
October 25, 1967
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Daydream Believer Covers
Daydream Believer (Bonus Track) by Alvin & The Chipmunks, Daydream Believer by Renee & Jeremy, Daydream Believer by Susan Boyle, Daydream Believer (2007) by Anne Murray (Ft. Nelly Furtado), Daydream Believer by Daniel O'Donnell, Daydream Believer by Atomic Kitten, Daydream Believer by Shonen Knife, Daydream Believer by Boyzone, Daydream Believer by Davy Jones, Daydream Believer by John Stewart, Daydream Believer by The Four Tops, Daydream Believer by Classics IV, Daydream Believer by Anne Murray, Daydream Believer by Lobo, Daydream Believer by Robson & Jerome, Daydream Believer by Mary Beth Maziarz, Daydream Believer by Glee Cast, Daydream Believer by Kontrollverlust & Daydream Believer by Peter Tork & James Lee Stanley
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