Rain is splashing against the window And the storm is knocking on the door Across a crowded room Herman B on the radio Singer sounds like a broken life cracked by booze and dope Must be a different wave length that was tightened up the rope Mama won't you buy me a dream The sweetest dream that you ever seen The one with a happy ending Mama won't you buy me a dream The singer in the backseat knew he couldn't take it no more He knew he never made it to the town next in line for the show There's nog enough kindness in this world A wise man once said All in a sudden he knew he was ready for the final flash Mama won't you buy me a dream The sweetest dream that you ever seen The one with a happy ending Mama won't you buy me a dream Mama won't you buy me a dream The sweetest dream that you ever seen The one with a happy ending Mama won't you buy me a dream Mama won't you buy me a dream Mama won't you buy me a dream