"I Can Dream, Can't I?" is a popular song written by Sammy Fain with lyrics by Irving Kahal. The song was published in 1937, included in a flop musical, Right This Way.

Horizon (1975), is the sixth consecutive platinum-certified album by American musical duo Carpenters. It was recorded at A&M Studios (mainly in Studio "D" using then-state-of-the-art 24-track recording technology, 30 Dolby, and recorded at 30 inches per second). The Carpenters spent many hours experimenting with different sounds, techniques and effects.

After five consecutive albums peaking inside the US top five, Horizon broke this run by reaching no. 13. The album has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for shipments of 1 million copies. It was particularly successful in the United Kingdom and Japan, topping the charts and becoming one of best-selling albums of 1975 in those countries. Horizon also reached no. 3 in New Zealand, no. 4 in Canada and no. 5 in Norway.

"I Can Dream, Can't I" is an interpretation of the 1949 Andrews Sisters hit, and was originally written in 1937. Karen and Richard hired Billy May, who has worked with artists such as Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, to help orchestrate the song. The song features the Billy May Orchestra. John Bahler is in the chorus of background singers.

"I Can Dream, Can't I?" featured guest performances by:

Bass: Joe Mondragon
Drums: Alvin Stoller
Keyboards: Pete Jolly
Vibes: Frank Flynn
Guitar: Bob Bain

As we eye the blue horizon's bend
Earth and sky appear to meet and end
But it's merely an illusion
Like your heart and mine there is no sweet conclusion

I can see
No matter how near you'll be
You’ll never belong to me
But I can dream, can't I?

Can't I pretend
That I'm locked in the bend
Of your embrace
For dreams are just like wine
And I am drunk with mine

I'm aware
My heart is a sad affair
There's so much disillusion there
But I can dream, can't I?

Can't I adore you?
Although we are oceans apart
I can't make you open your heart
But I can dream, can't I?

Can't I pretend
That I'm locked in the bend
Of your embrace
For dreams are just like wine
And I am drunk with mine

I'm aware
My heart is a sad affair
There's so much disillusion there
But I can dream, can't I?

Can't I adore you?
Although we are oceans apart
I can't make you open your heart
But I can dream, can't I?

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