When You Wish Upon A Star
Disney · Pinocchio [1940]
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
When You Wish Upon A Star
Performed by the Disney orchestra, this recording of 'When You Wish Upon A Star' serves as the iconic theme for the 1940 animated classic Pinocchio. Composed by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington, the melody captures the film's central motif of hope and imagination. The song's gentle, orchestral arrangement has become a staple of Disney's musical legacy, defining the studio's early sound and influencing generations of animators and composers. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to evoke wonder, making it a recognizable anthem for the Disney brand across decades of animation and live-action productions.