[Verse 1]
What will they read on your headstone when you're gone
When your ship comes in the night
Just a sinner that never saw anything but the dark
Did you finally see the light

[Chorus]
I will die a dreamer
I won't die a man
By and by believer
That's just who I am
So bury me with roses
Boxes full of sand
I will die a dreamer, dreaming man

[Verse 2]
Did you go it alone without anyone else
Did you find your better half (better half)
Did you chase down the moon, did you give it away
Did you make somebody laugh (did you make them laugh?)

[Chorus]
I will die a dreamer
I won't die a man
By and by believer
That's just who I am
So lay me down in roses
Boxes full of sand
I will die a dreamer, dreaming man
[Bridge]
Don't you ever look back with regrets
'Cause a moment is all that you get
And it ain't over yet

[Outro]
I will die a dreamer
I won't die a man
I will die a dreamer
That's just who I am
I will die a dreamer
I won't die a man
By and by believer
Just part of the plan
I'll get where I'm going
Yes I will, if only we can
Knowing I'm a dreamer, dreaming man
I will die a dreamer, dreaming man
I will die a dreamer, dreaming man