OVER THE RAINBOW (THE WIZARD OF OZ, 1939)

"Now I know I have a heart, because it's breaking." - Tin Woodsman

Classic in every sense of the word. The movie was based on a beloved children’s book and the theme has become a household name at the time of its release. Up until now, the theme never ceases to put a smile on anyone’s face. Timeless.


OVER THE RAINBOW
sung by: Judy Garland

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?
Oh why can’t I?

If happy little bluebirds fly, beyond the rainbow,
Why oh why can’t I?

THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT (SWING TIME, 1936)

The song The Way You Look Tonight has been used many times in other movies but it was in the film Swing Time where it was first heard. The great Fred Astaire was the voice behind the song. Swing Time, one of the most celebrated team-up of Mr. Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Timeless.

THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT

sung by: Fred Astaire

Someday when I’m awfully low

When the world is cold

I will feel a glow

Just thinking of you

And the way you look tonight

Oh, but you’re lovely

With your smile so warm

And your cheeks so soft

There is nothing for me

But to love you

Just the way you look tonight

With each word

Your tenderness grows

Tearing my fear apart

And that laugh

That wrinkles your nose

Touches my foolish heart

Lovely, never ever change

Keep that breathless charm

Won’t you please arrange it

‘Cause I love you

Just the way you look tonight

Mmm...

Just the way you look tonight