About the song
“Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer” is a timeless duet that showcases the incredible vocal chemistry between country music legend Kenny Rogers and the soulful Kim Carnes. Released in 1980 , this song quickly became a fan favorite, capturing the hearts of listeners with its poignant lyrics and memorable melody.
The song tells the story of a dreamer who struggles to commit to a serious relationship. Rogers and Carnes’ harmonies beautifully convey the emotional complexity of this situation, as the dreamer grapples with their desire for freedom and their longing for love. The lyrics, written by Kim Carnes and her husband David Ellingson, are both relatable and evocative, painting a vivid picture of a relationship caught between hope and heartbreak.
“Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer” was a commercial success, reaching [Thứ hạng] on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song’s popularity can be attributed to its catchy melody, heartfelt lyrics, and the undeniable chemistry between Rogers and Carnes. The duet helped to solidify Rogers’ reputation as a versatile artist and introduced Carnes to a wider audience.
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Lyrics
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
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
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
Oh, put out the light, just hold on
Before we say goodbye
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
And if ya knew what I was thinkin’, girl
I’d turn around if you’d just ask me one more time
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
Oh, put out the light, just hold on
Before we say goodbye
Before we say goodbye
Goodbye