[Verse 1]
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 my windowpane
To a place behind the sun
Just a step beyond the rain

[Chorus 1]
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

[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus 2]
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then oh why can't I?

[Outro]
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why oh why can't I?