IT’S THE DREAMER IN ME
(James Van Heusen (m) / Jimmy Dorsey (l) )

Helen Hume (with Harry James & His Orchestra Jan 5 1938

Also featured in the October 22 1938 movie short on Jimmy Dorsey and His
Orchestra

This song has become a jazz and pop standard.

Also sung by:
Helen Forrest (with Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
Scot Albertson



When I hold you near me
I can picture clearly
A world of our own
In another world, we’re alone
It’s the dreamer in me.

When your kisses flame me
You can hardly blame me
For what I may do
For they start the dreamer in me
Dreamin’ over you.

You’re close to me
And I can see our future looks bright
It’s in the stars and in your eyes tonight

Please be sympathetic
When I get poetic, concerning your charms
If they seem to melt in my arms
It’s the dreamer in me.



(Transcribed by David Story - September 2013)