I Dreamed I Saw Professor Longhair
Way Up In the Clouds
Smiling Down On the Carnival

Smile So Tender and Proud

Saying "Keep On Playing Children

Keep On Playing Children
Keep On Playing Children
It's a Long Hard Journey Home

It's a Long Hard Journey Home"

I Dreamed I Saw Professor Longhair

In The Heavens High Above
Smiling Down On the Festival
Smile So Full Of Love


Saying "Keep On Playing Children
Keep On Playing Children

Keep On Playing Children
It's a Long Hard Journey Home
It's a Long Hard Journey Home"


I Woke Up From My Dream
With a Cry and a Start

Though Mr. Byrd Has Flown Away
He's Always Singing In My Heart


Saying "Keep On Playing Children
Keep On Playing Children
Keep On Playing Children

It's a Long Hard Journey Home
It's a Long Hard Journey Home"


I dreamed I saw Professor Longhair
Way up in the clouds
Smiling down on this old earth

A smile so tender and proud

Saying "Keep On Playing Children

Keep On Playing Children
Keep On Playing Children
It's a Long Hard Journey Home

It's a Long Hard Journey Home"