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About A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes

"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" is a song written and composed by Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston for the Walt Disney film Cinderella (1950). In the song, Cinderella (voiced by Ilene Woods) encourages her animal friends to never stop dreaming, and that theme continues throughout the entire story. The theme of the song was taken from Franz Liszt's Etude No. 9 Ricordanza of the Transcendental Etudes. This song was also performed by Lily James for the soundtrack of the live-action version of Cinderella in 2015. more »

Year:: 1992
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A dream is a wish your heart makesWhen you're fast asleepIn dreams you will loose your heartacheWhatever you wish for you keepHave faith in your dreams and somedayYour rainbow will come smiling throughNo matter how your heart is grievingIf you keep on believingThe dream that you wish will come trueA dream is a wish your heart makesWhen you're feeling smallAlone in the night you whisperThinking no-one can hear you at allYou wake with the morning sunlightTo find fortune that is smiling on youDon't let your heart be filled with sorrowFor all you know tomorrowThe dream that you wish will come trueA dream is a wish your heart makes A dream is a wish your heart makesYou wake with the morning sunlightTo find fortune that is smiling on youDon't let your heart be filled with sorrowFor all you know tomorrowThe dream that you wish will come trueNo matter how your heart is grievingIf you keep on believingThe dream that you wish will come true

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Written by: Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston, David Pack

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11 facts about this song

Release date and movie

"A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" is a song from Disney's 1950 animated feature film, "Cinderella."

Songwriter

The song was written by the famous Disney songwriting duo, Mack David, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston.

Singer

In the original film, it was sung by the character Cinderella, whose voice was provided by American singer and actress Ilene Woods.

Popularity

Over the years, "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" has become one of Disney's most well-known and popular songs.

Cover versions

Many artists have covered the song, including artists like Michael Bolton, the Cheetah Girls, and Diana Ross.

Lyrics

This song is reflective of the optimism and hope presented in the "Cinderella" story. It encourages one to continuously pursue dreams, regardless of the troubles they may be facing.

Disney channel circle of stars

In 2005, a version of the song sung by the Disney Channel Circle of Stars became a major hit and was included on the album "Disneymania 3".

Movie legacy

As part of the Cinderella legacy, "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" has been reinterpreted in different versions of the film, including a pop version sung by actress Lily James in the Disney's 2015 live-action "Cinderella".

Cultural Impact

The tune and lyrics of "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" are instantly recognizable to most Disney fans and have become deeply integrated into the shared cultural memory of Disney's storytelling.

Other languages

Being a part of the Disney franchise, the song has been translated and recorded in many different languages across the globe.

Use in Disney parks

The song is also often used in the Disney theme parks. It's heard in a variety of attractions and shows, including the nightly “Wishes” fireworks spectacular at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

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