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It was written for the movie "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" because they needed a song for 'Dorothy' to sing in the barnyard before she journeys to Oz. Its meaning is that since she lives in Kansas and there wasn't many flowers, the only thing of real color she had only seen in her life was a rainbow. *It was in the special extended Wizard of Oz VCR tape by the way.*
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As originally written, the song, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", had a prelude:
When all the world is a hopeless jumble
And the raindrops tumble all around,
Heaven opens a magic lane
When all the clouds darken up the skyway,
There's a rainbow highway to be found
Leading from your window pane
To a place behind the sun,
Just a step beyond the rain
The prelude makes the song even more poignant. Dorothy wants to go not just to a world that is colorful, but also not a "hopeless jumble".
Garnet Zemlak
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∙ 13y ago1939 - with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E. Y. Young, it was composed to the film (motion picture...) "The Magic of Oz", sung by Judy Garland and spread all over the world.
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Can I see the sheet music for Over The Rainbow?
Somewhere over the rainbow :d
What songs are good to sing for a 9 year old girl duo?
SOmewhere over the Rainbow Have a look at COnnie Talbot's songs
Is somewhere over the rainbow an idiomatic expression?
An idiom is a phrase that makes no sense unless you know the definition. Could there be "somewhere over the rainbow?" Yes, you could have a place that was beyond or over a rainbow, so this is not an idiom. The song is talking about a place that Dorothy thinks is better than where she is now, that she thinks might be beyond the rainbow she sees.
What are the lyrics for 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, oh then why can't I? If happy little bluebirds fly Beyond the rainbow, why Oh why can't I?
Is Somewhere Over The Rainbow an alto song?
Yes it is.
When was Over the Rainbow created?
Over the Rainbow was created in 1992.
Is over the rainbow a phrase?
Yes, "over the rainbow" is a prepositional phrase.
In what year did Israel Kamakawiwo'ole record Over the Rainbow?
Israel Kamakawwiwo'ole recorded Over The Rainbow in 1993. He has a very strong influence on Hawaian music especially since his passing in 1997 at the age of 38.
What is over the rainbow of Oz?
A pot of gold is ushualy over the rainbow (lol)
When was Rainbow Over Texas created?
Rainbow Over Texas was created in 1946.
Is over the rainbow a prepositional phrase?
Yes, "over the rainbow" is a prepositional phrase.
Can I see the sheet music for Over The Rainbow?
Somewhere over the rainbow :d
What is the duration of Over the Rainbow film?
The duration of Over the Rainbow - film - is 1.82 hours.
How do you make an over the rainbow cupcake On More Cupcakes?
Rainbow Batter, rainbow frosting and rainbow sprinkles in a rainbow cupcake liner
When was Year of the Black Rainbow created?
Year of the Black Rainbow was created on 2010-04-13.
When was Over the Rainbow - film - created?
Over the Rainbow - film - was created on 2002-05-17.
Does a rainbow have to end over water?
no a rainbow never ends
