Butterfly Fly Away

Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana

About Butterfly Fly Away

"Butterfly Fly Away" is an acoustic pop duet performed by American actors and recording artists Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. The song was first heard in the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie, in which both Cyruses star, and was subsequently released on the film's soundtrack. An extended version is featured on Billy Ray's eleventh studio album, Back to Tennessee. The song is a soft country ballad with lyrics that describe a child's transition to adulthood. The song received generally favorable reviews and, though not released as a single, achieved notable commercial outcomes in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It reached its highest international peak in the Irish Singles Chart, at number forty-six. The Cyruses performed the song live at several venues; a performance in an English Apple Store was recorded and eventually released on an extended play. 


Year:
2009
3:10
2,590 
#17

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You tucked me in, turned out the lights
Kept me safe and sound at night
Little girls depend on things like that

Brushed my teeth and combed my hair had to drive me everywhere
You were always there when
I looked back

You had to do it all alone, make a livin' make a home
Must have been as hard as it could be

And when I couldn't sleep at night
Scared things wouldn't turn out right
You would hold my hand and sing to me

Caterpillar in the tree
How you wonder who you'll be
Cant go far but you can always dream
Wish you may and wish you might
Don't you worry hold in tight
I promise you there will come a day
Butterfly fly away

Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
Flap your wings now you can't stay
Take those dreams and make them all come true

Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
We've been waiting for this day
All along and knowing just what to do
Butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly fly away

Butterfly fly away
Butterfly fly away

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Billy Ray Cyrus

William "Billy" Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who has achieved great success worldwide. Having released twelve studio albums and forty-four singles since 1992, he is best known for his Number One single "Achy Breaky Heart", which became the first single ever to achieve triple Platinum status in Australia. It was also the best-selling single in the same country in 1992 and was translated into more than 100 languages. Thanks to the video of this hit, the linedance catapulted into the mainstream, becoming a worldwide craze. Cyrus, a multi-platinum selling recording artist, has scored a total of eight top-ten singles on the Billboard Country Songs chart. His most successful album to dat… more »

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Written by: Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri

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8 facts about this song

Release Details
"Butterfly Fly Away" is a duet by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus and his daughter, Miley Cyrus, who was known at the time by her character name Hannah Montana.
Film Connection
The song was included in the soundtrack for the 2009 film "Hannah Montana: The Movie," in which Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus starred.
Song Elements
"Butterfly Fly Away" is an acoustic pop ballad. The song involves soft guitar strumming and the blending of both Cyrus's distinct voices, creating a gentle, harmonious mix.
Chart Performance
It may not be one of the most popular songs in the Hannah Montana franchise, but "Butterfly Fly Away" successfully landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States soon after its release.
Song Meaning
The song lyrics tell a story about growing up and finding your own wings, a fitting theme for the film's plot and Miley Cyrus's own journey from Hannah Montana to a solo artist.
Songwriters
"Butterfly Fly Away" was written by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. Silvestri is an award-winning film composer, while Ballard is known for his work with musicians like Alanis Morissette and Michael Jackson.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Butterfly Fly Away" for its tender, heartfelt message and the earnest performances of Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by other artists in the years since its release. Notably, it was performed by CeeLo Green on an episode of the TV show "Parenthood."

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