I Had a Dream
Ray Charles · Night Time Is The Right Time [2011]
(I had a dream)
Things ain't goin' right
(I had a dream)
Come over baby
(I had a dream)
Let me tell you
About my dream last night
(I had a dream)
You know I dreamed
Someone else
(I had a dream)
Was here with you
(I had a dream)
Doing all the things
(I had a dream)
That I used to do
(I had a dream)
Please don't let
This dream come true
(I had a dream)
Tell me I'm not losin' you
(I had a dream)
Baby, say it was a dream
(I had a dream, I had a dream)
Well, well you know
I came home
(I had a dream)
And found you gone
(I had a dream)
I never felt so
(I had a dream)
So all alone
(I had a dream)
Oh, with your voice
(I had a dream)
Ringin' in my ear
(I had a dream)
I just could not hold
(I had a dream)
Hold back my tear
(I had a dream)
Please don't let it come true
(I had a dream)
Tell me I'm not losin' you
(I had a dream)
Oh, say it was a dream
(I had a dream, I had a dream)
Well, well, well, it seems
(I had a dream)
That you love me no more
(I had a dream)
I never felt
(I had a dream)
Felt this way before
(I had a dream)
You were so cold
(I had a dream)
I wonder why
(I had a dream)
You didn't care
(I had a dream)
How much I cried
(I had a dream)
Baby, please don't let it come true
(I had a dream)
Won't you say that I'm not losin' you
(I had a dream)
Oh, say it was a dream
(I had a dream, I had a dream)
Well, well, you know I begged you
(I had a dream)
To come back fast
(I had a dream)
You know without you, baby
(I had a dream)
I know, I couldn't last
(I had a dream)
Oh, but you would not listen
(I had a dream)
Listen to my plea
(I had a dream)
You turned around
(I had a dream)
And walked away from me
(I had a dream)
Now you know you can't
Let it come true now
(I had a dream)
Tell me I'm not losin' you, babe
(I had a dream)
Won't you say it was a dream
(I had a dream, I had a dream)
I Had a Dream - Ray Charles
Ray Charles delivers a soulful rendition of 'I Had a Dream' on the 2011 compilation Night Time Is The Right Time. As a defining figure of the R&B and jazz genres, Charles transformed gospel and blues into a unique musical language that resonated across generations. This recording exemplifies his signature style, blending piano-driven melodies with his distinctive vocal delivery to create an emotionally resonant piece. The track reflects the broader catalog of his work, which consistently explored themes of hope, resilience, and personal reflection. Released within a collection celebrating his legacy, the song stands as a testament to his enduring influence on American music and his ability to craft timeless recordings that remain relevant decades after their creation.