Over the Rainbow

[Intro]

Recently I've been doing some, um

Research for an album that I'm planning to do

And I came across what is

One of the finest songs I think ever written

But I thought I couldn't sing it

Because it's identified with

One of the greatest singers who ever lived

But, the lyrics felt so right, so relevant tonight that

What the hell, I decided to sing it

But I would like to dedicate it to this

Wonderful woman who first sang it

This woman who I had the privilege of working with

And who touched me so deeply

Who knows, she may even be listening...

[Verse]

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

[Chorus]

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

Way 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 all those little bluebirds fly

Beyond the rainbow

Why, oh why can't I?