Over The Rainbow
Glee Cast · Glee - The Music, The Complete Season One CD Collection [2010]
Ooooh Ooooh
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I dreamed of
Once in a lullaby
Oh Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dared to dream
really do come true ooh ooooh
Oh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
and Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top thats where you'll find me oh
Oh Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
Birds Fly over the rainbow
why, then oh why can't I?
Over The Rainbow - Glee Cast
The Glee Cast's rendition of 'Over The Rainbow' serves as a pivotal moment in the series' first season, blending the show's signature theatrical style with the song's classic jazz standards. Performed by the ensemble, the track captures the emotional core of the characters' journey, utilizing rich harmonies and dramatic vocal delivery to underscore themes of longing and hope. This recording exemplifies the group's ability to reinterpret well-known compositions within a contemporary pop-rock framework while maintaining the integrity of the original material. The performance became a staple of the show's musical identity, demonstrating how the cast could seamlessly transition between genre-defining hits and timeless ballads to serve narrative purposes.