Once Upon a Time” by Tony Bennett is a beloved classic, originally written by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams for the 1962 musical All American. Since its release, it has become a jazz standard, covered by various artists over the years, but Tony Bennett’s rendition remains one of the most iconic.
Did You Know?
- Once Upon a Time was released by Tony Bennett in 1962 as part of his album I Left My Heart in San Francisco .Advertisement
- The song was written by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, who are also known for their work on other Broadway hits.
- The song captures a sense of nostalgia and longing, themes that have made it resonate deeply with listeners.
With its poignant lyrics and Bennett’s emotional delivery, Once Upon a Time continues to be a cherished gem in the American songbook.
Lyrics
Once upon a time
A girl with moonlight in her eyes
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And said she loved me so
But that was once upon a time
Very long ago
Once upon a hill
We sat beneath a willow tree
Counting all the stars and waiting for the dawn
But that was once upon a time
Now the tree is gone
How the breeze ruffled up her hair
How we always laughed as though tomorrow wasn’t there
We were young and didn’t have a care
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Once upon a time
The world was sweeter than we knew
Everything was ours
How happy we were then
But somehow once upon a time
Never comes again
Once upon a time
Never comes again
