"Bob Dylan's Dream"
Song by Bob Dylan
from the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Released	May 27, 1963
Recorded	April 24, 1963
Genre	Folk Rock
Length	5:03
Writer(s)	Bob Dylan
Label	Columbia/Capitol (US)
Producer(s)	John Hammond and Tom Wilson
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan track listing
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (7)	"Bob Dylan's Dream" (8)	Oxford Town (9)

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The melody and words come from "Lord Franklin", a traditional song.

External links

• Lyrics