I lay awake in bed until the mornin' comes My mind goes on and on just like a beatin' drum Am I a freak, or is it just hard to sleep? I close my eyes a thousand times before I dream But on nights like these I can't sleep So I don't dream ♪ But across the hall I hear my mom on the telephone It's then I know that I will never feel alone Yeah, now I know I'm not alone I'm right at home I hear her voice a-whispering in my ear Her southern drawl so close, so soft, but I could hear She wanted me to know Part of her is with me Wherever I may go And sleepless nights are when I take my time to think About the many lessons I have received That I don't deserve The love of my friends and family ♪ And on this nights, I thank the lord for blessing me I close my eyes a thousand times before I dream But on nights like these I can't sleep So I don't dream No, I can't sleep So I don't dream