DESCRIPTION:
"Darn That Dream" is a popular song with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Eddie DeLange, published in 1939. The song was introduced in the Broadway musical Swingin' The Dream.

Sarah's accompanied by Count Basie Orchestra with included members from the Album No Count Sarah, Thad Jones (leader/trumpet), Ronnell Brighton (piano), Wendell Culley (trumpet), Snooky Young, Joe Newman, Henry Coker (trombone), Al Grey, Benny Powell, Marshall Royal (alto/clarinet), Frank Wess (alto/tenor/flute), Frank Foster, Billy Mitchell (tenor), Charlie Fowlkes (baritone), Richard Davis (bass), Sonny Payne (drums) & Freddie Green (guitar). Recorded January 5, 1958. (Mercury Records)

Darn that dream I dream each night
You say you love me and you hold me tight
But when I awake you're out of sight
Oh, darn that dream

Darn your lips and darn your eyes
They lift me high above the moonlit skies
Then I tumble out of paradise
Oh, darn that dream

Darn that one-track mind of mine
It can't understand that you don't care
Just to change the mood I'm in
I'd welcome a nice old nightmare

Darn that dream and bless it too
Without that dream I never would have you
But it haunts me and it won't come true
Darn that dream

Darn that one-track mind of mine
It can't understand that you don't care
Just to change the mood I'm in
I'd welcome a nice old nightmare

Darn that dream and bless it too
Without that dream I never would have you
But it haunts me and it won't come true
Oh, darn, darn that dream
Darn that dream