The Dream Is Over

Words and music by John Lennon, adapted and arranged by Brian May

This is a version of the old John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band song "God" where John speaks of the passing of The Beatles. Brian adapts it to his own circumstances.

Performed live by the Brian May Band at the Brixton Academy (and at other venues on the 1993 Back To The Light tour starting in Sheffield and finishing at the winter show in Paris) but not put on the album for "copyright reasons".


The dream is over, what can I say
The dream is over, yesterday
We were the fab ones, but now it is gone
I was the gentle one, but now I must be strong
And so dear friends we'll just have to carry on
The dream is over

The dream is over, no matter what they say
The dream is over, it has to be this way
We played in springtime, but now I play in fall
We hit the bigtime, but now we are small
And our dear friend let's hope he has it all, still
The dream is over

I don't believe in magic
I don't believe in pain
I don't believe in heroes
I don't believe in fame
I don't believe the newsprint
I don't believe we're free
I don't believe in nations
I don't believe in pride
I don't believe in pressure
I don't believe we're right
I don't believe in torture
I don't believe in fight
I don't believe in colour
I don't believe in white
I don't believe in history
I don't believe in being Queen any more
I just believe in me
Just you guys and me
And that's reality

Yes the dream is over
Dream on
Click here for John Lennon's lyrics