When You Wish Upon A Star

by Ned Washington
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Lyrics

(C)When you (A7)wish up (Dm)on a star,

(G7)makes no dif f’rence (Cdim7)who (C)you are, (Ebdim7)an y thing your (Dm)heart de sires will (G9)come to (G)you.

(C)If your (A7)heart is (Dm)in your dream,

(G7)no re quest is (Cdim7)too (C)ex treme, (Ebdim7)when you wish up (Dm)on a star as (G9)dream

ers (G)you.

(C)do.

(Fm6)Fate

(Em)is (C)kind,

she brings (G7)to (Cdim7)those who (C)love

the sweet ful (D7)fill ment of their se cret (Fm)long

(G7)ing.

(C)Like a (A7)bolt out (Dm)of the blue,

(G7)fate steps in and (Cdim7)sees (C)you through,

(Ebdim7)when you wish up (Dm)on a star, your (G9)dream

comes

(Am)true.

When You Wish Upon A Star β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"When You Wish Upon A Star" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œWhen You Wish Upon A Star”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "When You Wish Upon A Star"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "When You Wish Upon A Star" by Ned Washington played in?
When You Wish Upon A Star is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When You Wish Upon A Star"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When You Wish Upon A Star" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "When You Wish Upon A Star"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When You Wish Upon A Star"?
"When You Wish Upon A Star" was originally performed by Ned Washington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ned Washington can I play here?
Try "Baby Mine (from Walt Disney's Dumbo)", "To Love Again", "When I See An Elephant Fly". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "When You Wish Upon A Star". Key of C, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.