Introduction
“Elvis Presley – If I Can Dream (’68 Comeback Special)” is a monumental performance that took place during Elvis Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special. This iconic moment in music history showcases the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at his best, delivering a powerful and emotionally charged rendition of “If I Can Dream.”
Did You Know?
The ’68 Comeback Special was a pivotal moment in Elvis Presley’s career. After a period of focusing on movies rather than live performances, this special marked his return to the stage. “If I Can Dream” was the closing song of the special and conveyed a powerful message of hope and unity during a tumultuous time in history.
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Lyrics
There must be lights burning brighter somewhere
Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue
If I can dream of a better land
Where all my brothers walk hand in hand
Tell me why, oh why, oh why can’t my dream come true
Oh why
There must be peace and understanding sometime
Strong winds of promise that will blow away the doubt and fear
If I can dream of a warmer sun
Where hope keeps shining on everyone
Tell me why, oh why, oh why won’t that sun appear
We’re lost in a cloud
With too much rain
We’re trapped in a world
That’s troubled with pain
But as long as a man
Has the strength to dream
He can redeem his soul and fly
Deep in my heart there’s a trembling question
Still I am sure that the answer, answer’s gonna come somehow
Out there in the dark, there’s a beckoning candle, yeah
And while I can think, while I can talk
While I can stand, while I can walk
While I can dream
Oh, please let my dream
Come true
Right now
Let it come true right now
Oh yeah