The Smithereens

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Behind The Wall Of Sleep

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Behind The Wall Of Sleep

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She had hair like Jeannie Shipton back in 1965

She had legs that never ended I was halfway paralyzed

She was tall and cool and pretty and she dressed as black as coal

If she'd ask me to I'd murder I would gladly lose my soul

Now I lie in bed and think of her, sometimes I even weep

Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

Well she held a bass guitar and she was playing in a band

And she stood just likeBill Wyman, now I am her biggest fan

Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend

And I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not like them

Now I lie in bed and think of her, sometimes I even weep

Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

Now I lie in bed and think of her, sometimes I even weep

Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

Got your number from a friend of mine who lives in your hometown

Called you up to have a drink your room mate said you weren't around

Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend

And I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not like them

Now I lie in bed and think of her, sometimes I even weep

Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep

Behind the wall of sleep, behind the wall of sleep

Behind the wall of sleep

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