Once upon a Dream

Bill Shirley, Mary Costa, Disney

About Once upon a Dream

"Once Upon a Dream" is a song written for the 1959 animated musical fantasy film Sleeping Beauty produced by Walt Disney. Its lyrics were written by Jack Lawrence and Sammy Fain while the music is adapted by George Bruns. The song's melody is based on the "Grande valse villageoise" (nicknamed "The Garland Waltz"), from the 1890 ballet The Sleeping Beauty by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. "Once Upon a Dream" serves as the film's main theme, and as the love theme of Princess Aurora and Prince Philip. It is performed in the film by a chorus as an overture and third-reprise finale, as well as in a duet by Mary Costa and Bill Shirley, who voiced the roles of Aurora and Philip, respectively. 


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1992
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I know you
I walked with you once upon a dream
I know you
That gleam in your eyes is so familiar to me
And I know it´s true
That visions are seldom what they seem
But if I know you
I know that it´s true
You'll love me at once
The way I did 
Once upon a dream

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Written by: Sammy Fain, Jack Lawrence

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10 facts about this song

Movie Origin
"Once upon a Dream" was originally included in Disney's classic animated film "Sleeping Beauty" released in 1959.
Composer Information
The song was composed by Jack Lawrence and Sammy Fain. Its instrumental melody is based on Tchaikovsky's ballet, named "Sleeping Beauty".
Iconic Lyrics
The famous first lines of the song, "I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream", are sung by Princess Aurora while she's in the forest.
Cover Version
The song was covered by pop singer Lana Del Rey for the 2014 live-action Disney film "Maleficent", a sort of spin-off/reimagining of "Sleeping Beauty".
Pop Culture Impact
As a key part of one of Disney's most beloved films, "Once upon a Dream" has been covered by numerous artists, appeared in other media, and remains a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions.
Music Style
The music style of the original version of the song is a classical waltz, with elements of dreamy romantic harmonies and melodies.
Character Performance
In the original "Sleeping Beauty" movie, both Princess Aurora, voiced by Mary Costa, and Prince Phillip, voiced by Bill Shirley, sing this song during a romantic dance in the woods scene.
Award Nomination
"Once Upon a Dream" was nominated for the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
Theme Parks
The song is often featured in Disney theme park parade soundtracks and fireworks shows worldwide, keeping it ever-present and familiar to visitors.
Legacy
The popularity and staying power of "Once upon a Dream" have ensured its place as one of the most enduring love songs in the Disney songbook.

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