Starlight Express
Starlight Express

Andrew Lloyd Webber, El DeBarge - Starlight Express Lyrics

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Starlight Express Music Video

Starlight Express Lyrics

When the night is darkest
Open up your mind
Dream begins it's becoming clearer
Listen to the distant
Listen and you'll find
A midnight train is getting nearer

[Chorus]
Starlight express
Starlight express
Are you real? Yes or no
Starlight express
(Please) answer me yes
I don't want you to go

Take me to the places
I have never been
Bring me home safely before I wake up
'Cause I believe in you completely
Though you may be unseen
This is not a kind of thing that anyone can make up

[Chorus]

You're in need of bigger world
To help you
If you grow on world deeds
Dip it inside

[Chorus]

My starlight Express
Please answer me yes
I don't want you to go

Writer(s): ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Starlight Express'?

    'Starlight Express' was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics written by Richard Stilgoe.

  2. Which character performs 'Starlight Express' in the musical?

    'Starlight Express' is performed by Rusty, the protagonist of the musical Starlight Express.

  3. Has the song 'Starlight Express' been translated into other languages?

    Yes, 'Starlight Express' has been translated into many languages. However, it has kept its original title except when the production opened in Mexico, where it was renamed Expreso Astral.

  4. In what key is 'Starlight Express' originally composed?

    'Starlight Express' is originally composed in E flat major but modulates to E major during the instrumental section. In the Broadway production, it is sung in G major and modulates to Ab.

  5. How has 'Starlight Express' evolved since its premiere?

    'Starlight Express' has undergone several revisions since its London premiere. The verses were rewritten for productions in Broadway, Germany, Japan, and Australia. The most popular version combines elements from both original and later drafts.

  6. What role does the chorus tune of 'Starlight Express' play throughout the musical?

    The chorus tune of 'Starlight Express' recurs throughout the musical at key moments, such as when Rusty first hears of Starlight Express and during his triumphs. It signifies important developments in Rusty's character.

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