melodic notes logo

Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

Choose your notation style:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

Notes colors and UPPERCASE/lowercase help show octaves and pitch.

When You Wish Upon A Star


"When You Wish Upon A Star" is a song from the animated film Pinocchio. Originally composed in the key of A major, it was written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington. The song was performed by Cliff Edwards, who provided the voice of Jiminy Cricket in the film. "When You Wish Upon A Star" has since become the signature song of The Walt Disney Company and is often associated with Disney as a whole. This iconic tune won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1940. Its enchanting melody, played with a gentle lilt, is known for its uplifting and hopeful tone, conveying the message that dreams can come true.

When You Wish Upon A Star - Pinocchio

g f e d c a# a g d . . e f

c c a# a f# g d
When you wish upon a star
e e d c b c f
Makes no difference who you are
g f e d c a# a g d . . e c
Anything your heart desires Will come to you

c c a# a f# g d
If your heart is in your dream
e e d c b c f
No request is too extreme
g f e d c a# a g d . . e f
When you wish upon a star As dreamers do

d d c b g# a e
Fate is kind
f# f# e d c# d g
She brings to those who love
a g f# e d c b a e . . f# g
The sweet fulfillment of Their secret longing