The Dream That Invaded My Nightmare

Dreaming of love as I sleep at night
But scared of it by day
Fearing the pain that always comes
If the love just goes away

A dream by night, a nightmare by day
Is what love means to me
Keeping my feelings locked up tight
And tucking away the key

Never willing to expose my heart
To something that may not last
I guess I'm not the gambling type
But then you came at last

You slipped me an ace from the bottom
Now I hold the highest hand
You taught me how to give love a try
You taught me to take a chance

You taught me to live and to speak my mind
To keep reaching for the skies
You showed me how to give my all
Now I possess the prize

So then I've learned the meaning of love
And I always want you near me
The dream that invaded my nightmare
Is now my reality