Judy Garland - Over The Rainbow Lyrics

Judy Garland Lyrics

"Over The Rainbow"

Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
There's a land that I 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'll 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 bluebirds fly
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?

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Thanks to Koussay Haj Kacem, Hannah, Dana Ashley for correcting these lyrics.

Writer(s): Harold Arlen, E Harburg

The ballad "Over the Rainbow" was written in 1939 for the movie "The Wizard of Oz" by Harold Arlen (music) and by Yip Harburg (lyrics).

The movie's music video features Judy Garland looking for "some place where there isn't any trouble" with her dog Toto.

After the movie was released, the ballad became one of the most successful songs of all time. (Number one on the "Songs of the Century" list by the Recording Industry Association of America).

According to Judy Garland's letter: "'Over the Rainbow' has become part of my life. It's so symbolic of everybody's dreams and wishes that I'm sure that's why some people get tears in their eyes when they hear it."

In World War II American troops used "Over the Rainbow" as a symbol for the US.

"Over The Rainbow" lyrics

Judy Garland Lyrics