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Somewhere over the rainbow 00:09
Bluebirds fly 00:15
And the dreams that you dreamed of 00:19
Dreams really do come true 00:23
Someday I'll wish upon a star 00:29
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me 00:32
Where trouble melts like lemon drops 00:38
High above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me 00:40
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow 00:47
Way up high 00:53
And the dreams that you dreamed of 00:56
Once in a lullaby 01:00
Oh, someday I'll wish upon a star 01:06
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me 01:09
Where trouble melts like lemon drops 01:15
High above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me 01:18
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow 01:24
Bluebirds fly 01:30
And the dream that you dare to 01:34
Oh, why? Oh, why can't I, I? 01:37
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too 02:01
I'll watch them bloom for me and you 02:05
And I think to myself 02:09
What a wonderful world 02:13
Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white 02:18
And the brightness of day highlight the dark 02:23
And I think to myself 02:27
What a wonderful world 02:30
You'll find me 02:35
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow 02:40
Blue birds fly 02:46
And the dream that you dare to 02:49
Oh, why? Oh, why can't I, I? 02:53
You'll find me, oh 02:59
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh 03:18
Ooh-ooh-ooh 03:24

Somewhere Over The Rainbow / What a Wonderful World – English Lyrics

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Lyrics & Translation

Discover the harmonious blend of two classic songs in this iconic medley. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" teaches us to appreciate the simple joys of life and to hold onto hope for a brighter future. Experience the beauty of Hawaiian music and learn how it can bring peace and unity to the world.

[English]

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby
Oh, someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to
Oh, why? Oh, why can't I, I?
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day highlight the dark
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
You'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dream that you dare to
Oh, why? Oh, why can't I, I?
You'll find me, oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

rainbow

/ˈreɪn.boʊ/

B1
  • noun
  • - a curved band of colors that appears in the sky after rain

bluebird

/ˈbluː.bɜːrd/

B2
  • noun
  • - a small bird with bright blue plumage, often used as a symbol of happiness

dream

/driːm/

B1
  • noun
  • - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; also an aspiration or hope
  • verb
  • - to experience such thoughts or images while sleeping

wish

/wɪʃ/

B1
  • noun
  • - a desire or hope for something to happen
  • verb
  • - to hope for something to happen or to desire something

star

/stɑːr/

A1
  • noun
  • - a luminous point in the night sky; also a famous or outstanding person

cloud

/klaʊd/

A1
  • noun
  • - a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere

trouble

/ˈtrʌb.əl/

B2
  • noun
  • - difficulty or problems that cause distress

melt

/melt/

B2
  • verb
  • - to become liquid by heating or to cause something to become liquid

lemon

/ˈlɛm.ən/

A2
  • noun
  • - a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste

drop

/drɒp/

A2
  • noun
  • - a small round or pear-shaped quantity of liquid that falls or is released
  • verb
  • - to let something fall; to let go of a held object

chimney

/ˈtʃɪm.ni/

C1
  • noun
  • - a vertical structure that allows smoke or gases to escape from a building

high

/haɪ/

A2
  • adjective
  • - situated at a great distance above the ground; tall

bright

/braɪt/

B1
  • adjective
  • - giving out a lot of light; vivid or intelligent

wonderful

/ˈwʌn.dɚ.fəl/

B2
  • adjective
  • - extremely good or pleasing; inspiring wonder

world

/wɜːld/

A1
  • noun
  • - the Earth and all its countries, peoples, and natural features

sky

/skaɪ/

A1
  • noun
  • - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth's surface

bloom

/bluːm/

B1
  • verb
  • - to produce flowers; to develop in a promising way

highlight

/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/

C1
  • verb
  • - to give special attention to something; to make stand out

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