Lyrics [Intro — Cheerful female quartet, soft bells] Bum, bum, bum, bum… Bum, bum, bum, bum… Ding-ding! Gillis: Ohhhh, Mr. Sandman… We need to talk! [Verse 1 — Smooth 1950s crooning] Mr. Sandman, where have you been? I've been awake since I can't remember when! I've fought the monsters, I've hunted the night, But I can't get a wink till the morning light! I've counted sheep, I've counted stars, I've tried to sleep in taverns and bars! I've battled demons, I've conquered fear, But sleeping eight hours? Not once this year! [Chorus — Four-part female harmony] Mr. Sandman, let me sleep! Give me some dreams that are peaceful and deep! No more nightmares, no more screams, Just eight little hours of beautiful dreams! Bum, bum, bum, bum! Mr. Sandman, can't you see? These bags under my eyes are killing me! I'm begging you, down on my knees, JUST LET ME GET SOME SLEEP, PLEASE! [Verse 2 — Playful swing rhythm] I've got a sword that burns blue and gold, A heart of fire and a stare so cold! The shadows whisper, the bad guys flee, But my pillow's got a personal grudge against me! I bought a mattress, I bought a bed, I even tried counting the undead! One little zombie, two little ghouls, Three little vampires breaking the rules! [Chorus — Bouncy quartet] Mr. Sandman, let me snore! I can't take this anymore! No more missions, no more fights, Just give me ONE good, quiet night! Bum, bum, bum, bum! Mr. Sandman, hear my plea, Put some sleepy dust on me! I'll trade my sword, my boots, my cape, For one long nap I can't escape! [Bridge — Music slows, Gillis sounds exhausted] I've walked through darkness… I've danced with death… I've fought so long… I'm out of breath… And all I want… Before I die… Is to close these… STUPID EYES! [Sudden upbeat instrumental — Celesta solo] Ding-ding-ding! [Final Chorus — Big cheerful harmonies] Mr. Sandman, do your thing! Make those little dream bells ring! Put me to bed, turn out the light, AND KEEP THOSE DEMONS AWAY TONIGHT! Bum, bum, bum, bum! Mr. Sandman, I'm begging you, There's nothing else that I can do! I'm tough as nails, I'm dark and grim, But my chances of sleeping are looking slim! [Outro — Soft female harmonies] Sleep, little Gillis… Sleep through the night… Dream of the moonbeams… And stars shining bright… Gillis (sleepy): Finally… sweet, sweet silence… Snoring… [Sudden crash — Loud monster roar] Gillis (shouting): OH, YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!! Bum, bum, bum, bum! [END]
