From the musical “Peter Pan”, 1954.
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Music by Jule Styne.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Once upon a time and long ago
I heard someone singing soft and low
Now when day is done and night is near
I recall this song I used to hear
My child, my very own
Don’t be afraid, you’re not alone
Sleep until the dawn for all is well
Long ago this song was sung to me
Now it’s just a distant melody
Somewhere from the past I used to know
Once upon a time and long ago