From the musical “This Is the Army”, 1942.
Words and music by Irving Berlin.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Out on a hike all day, dear
Part of the Army grind
Weary and long the way, dear
But really I don’t mind
Chorus
I’m getting tired so I can sleep
I want to sleep so I can dream
I want to dream so I can be with you
I’ve got your picture by my bed
‘Twill soon be placed beneath my head
To keep me company the whole night thru
For a little while whatever befalls
I will see you smile till reveille calls
I hope you’re tired enough to sleep
And please sleep long enough to dream
And look for me for I’ll be dreaming, too