Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elvis Presley
Performer
The Sweet Inspirations
Background Vocals
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mitch Leigh
Composer
Joe Darion
Lyrics
Glen Spreen
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Felton Jarvis
Producer
Al Pachucki
Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
[Verse 2]
To right the un-rightable wrong
To be better far than you are
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star
[Verse 3]
Oh, this is my quest, to follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far
To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into hell
For a heavenly cause
[Verse 4]
And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest
[Verse 5]
And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star
[Outro]
And the world will be better for this
Oh, that one man, scorned and covered with scars
He still strove with his last ounce of courage
Oh, to reach the unreachable star
Thank you very much
Written by: Joe Darion, Mitch Leigh