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''Somewhere Over the Rainbow'' lyrics handwritten and signed by the lyricist E.Y. Harburg, who wrote them for Judy Garland in ''The Wizard of Oz.'' Harburg, in fact, wrote lyrics for all of the songs in the revered 1939 MGM film, and won an Oscar for his work on the music of the film that year. Lyrics from the last stanza of the song are written in Harburg's hand in black ink and read: ''If any little bird can fly / Beyond the rainbow / Why -- Oh why can't I? / E.Y. Harburg''. Card measures 8.5'' x 5'' and is elegantly matted and framed to an overall size of 13'' x 9.25''. Fine condition. With a COA from PSA/DNA.
''Wizard of Oz'' Composer E.Y. Harburg Signed Handwritten Lyrics From His Most Famous Song, ''Over the Rainbow'' -- With PSA/DNA COA
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