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 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, blue birds 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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Lyrics submitted by NFGPunkr

Track duration: 02:47


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    My Opinion:Sure, the grass is always greener over the rainbow. The songwriter is facing "clouds" and "troubles" in his/her current location but that may always be the case. Wherever you go, there you are!
    Flag lyricalONEon July 06, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I was in a performance of this, and it was the most amazing experience of my life. So many very special friendships came out of it and I cried my eyes out when we'd finished performing! This song will always have a very special relationship with me. :) I LOVE EVERYONE FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ!
    Flag songster100on November 12, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:Judy Garland is classic.
    Flag kmk_natashaon March 25, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:ahhhh, what a great some , makes me homesick he he ,

    " If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow . . . Why, oh why can't I? "
    Flag AliRoseon March 05, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I loved this song as a little kid because it always reminded me of how some people want to escape their troubles and go to a magical land of happiness like Oz.

    Minus the Wicked Witch.

    :P But I love this song still, I listen to it when I'm having a bad day...it kinda makes me feel better for some strange reason..
    Flag Schlafon December 11, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:Same ! Its .. Great !
    Flag ~mallowuvsugaron November 10, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I love this song so much! I also love this movie!
    Flag musicfreak177on May 24, 2006   Link

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