Somewhere Over The Rainbow Lyrics
Frank Sinatra
Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I've heard of, once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
Someday I wish upon a star
and wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow, why then oh why can't I?
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When all the world is a hopeless jungle
And the raindrops tumble all around
Heaven and hope is a magic place
To a place behind the sun
Just a step behind the rainbow
Somewhere over the rainbow
Over the clouds
Birds fly over the rainbow, why then oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why oh why can't I?
Song & Lyrics Facts
Frank Sinatra's version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was released in 1963 from his album, The Concert Sinatra. This classic song was written by Harold Arlen and E.Y.
Harburg, with musical accompaniment provided by Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra. Lyrics for this timeless ballad tell a story of hope and longing, expressing a desire to find a place beyond the clouds where dreams can come true. Frank Sinatra's rendition captures the emotion of the original beautifully, making it one of his most popular recordings.