Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer Lyrics
Kenny Rogers
Lyrics
KENNY
Just look at you sitting there
You never looked better than tonight
And it'd be so easy to tell ya I'd stay
Like I've done so many times
KIM CARNES
I was so sure this would be the night
You'd close the door and want to stay with me
And it'd be so easy to tell ya I'll stay
Like I've done so many times
BOTH: Don't fall in love with a dreamer
'cause he'll always take you in
Just when you think you've really changed him
He'll leave you again
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
'cause he'll break you every time
KIM: Oh, put out the light
KENNY: Just hold on
BOTH: Before we say goodbye
KIM
Now it's mornin' and the phone rings
And you say you've gotta get your things together
You just gotta leave before ya change your mind
KENNY
And if ya knew what I was thinkin', girl
I'd turn around if you'd just ask me one more time
BOTH: Don't fall in love with a dreamer
KIM: 'cause he'll always take you in
BOTH: Just when you think you've really changed him
He'll leave you again
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
KENNY: 'cause he'll break you every time
KIM: Oh, put out the light
KENNY: Just hold on
BOTH: Before we say goodbye
BOTH: Before we say goodbye
BOTH: Goodbye
Song & Lyrics Facts
Kenny Rogers' "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer" was released in 1980 from the album Kenny. The song was written by Michael Masser and Kim Carnes, who also sang background vocals on the track.
It was recorded with Rogers' backing band, The First Edition. The lyrics tell a story of two lovers, one of whom is a dreamer who has a hard time settling down. The narrator warns against getting too close to this person as they'll always be chasing after their dreams instead of committing to a relationship. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remains one of Rogers' most beloved hits.