Wheels Of A Dream

This heartfelt ballad from the musical "Ragtime" about the promise of the American dream will never lose its appeal. Slightly adapted from the original Broadway score, this arrangement features a bass soloist on the first verse, emotional choral moments throughout the rest of the song, and a lush, orchestral score.

Instrumentation: Piano/Synth/Bass/Drums/3 Tpt/3 Tbn/Flute/Clarinet/Alto, Tenor, Bari Sax

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Price
$295
Genre
Musical Theater
Voicing
SSA, SAB, SATB
Functions
Ballad
Difficulty
Moderate
I see his face
I hear his heartbeat
I look in those eyes
How wise they seem
Well when he is old enough
I will show him America
And he will ride
On the Wheels of a Dream

We'll go down south
Go down south
And see your people
See my folks
Won't they take to him
They'll take to him
Like cats to cream
Then we'll travel on from there
California or who knows where
And we will ride 
On the Wheels of a Dream

Yes the wheels are turning for us dear
And the times are starting to roll
Anyone can get where they want to
If they got some fire in his soul
We'll see justice there
And plenty of men who will stand up and give us our due

Beyond that road
Beyond this lifetime
That car full of hope
Will always gleam
With promise of happiness
And the freedom he'll live to know
He'll travel with head held high
Just as far as his heart can go
And he will ride
Our son will ride
On the Wheels of a Dream

Using the links in the menu, you can view a sample of this arrangement and hear sample recordings.