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Overview of Ten Feet Off The Ground Lyrics – Buddy Ebsen and Lesley Ann Warren


Soundtrack: Classic Disney

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Ten Feet Off The Ground Text
Who invented music?
We'd like to shake his hand
'Cause music casts a spell on us
That we can't understand

Must be some magician
Designed a magic plan
He changed his wand to a baton
And that's how it all began

When the rhythm pounds
And the harmony sounds
And the melody rolls around
(spoken) "Prest-o Change-o!"
We're ten feet off the ground
And when the rhythm pounds
And the harmony sounds
And the melody rolls around
Right from the down beat,
We can be found
Ten feet off the ground

When everybody puts his heart in it
Everybody plays a part in it
That's how music magic is made
Everybody's toe's get tap-ier
Everybody's feeling happier
Lighter than air
Out of his chair
Ten feet off the ground

When the rhythm pounds
And the harmony sounds
And the melody rolls around
(spoken) "Prest-o Change-o!"
He's ten feet off the ground

(Music interlude)
Who invented music?
We'd like to shake his hand

(Music interlude)
That's how music magic is made
Oh, ten feet off the ground

(Music interlude)
That's how music magic is made
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Lighter than air
Out of his chair
Ten feet off the ground
Oh!

Right from the down beat, we can be found
Floating along on a musical sound
Out of this world and out the world bound
Ten feet

Everybody puts his heart in it
Everybody plays a part in it
That's how music magic is made
Everybody's toe's get tap-ier
Everybody's feeling happier
Lighter than air
Out of his chair
Ten feet off the ground


Classic Disney Album Cover

Classic Disney

Soundtrack Lyrics for Cartoon, 2003

Track Listing

A Whole New World

Brad Kane and Lea Salonga

Circle Of Life

Elton John

Beauty And The Beast

Angela Lansbury

Under the Sea

Samuel E. Wright

Hakuna Matata

Elton John

Kiss The Girl

Samuel E. Wright

I Just Cant Wait To Be King

Elton John

Poor Unfortunate Souls

The Little Mermaid

Chim Chim Cher-ee

Julie Andrews

Jolly Holiday

Dick Van Dyke

A Spoonful Of Sugar

Julie Andrews

Let's Get Together

Hayley Mills

The Monkeys Uncle

The Beach Boys & Annette Funicello

The Ugly Bug Ball

Burl Ives

The Spectrum Song

Paul Frees

Colonel Hathis March

J. Pat O'Malley

A Whale Of A Tale

Kirk Douglas

You Can Fly You Can Fly You Can Fly

Jud Conlon Chorus

The Work Song

Jimmy MacDonald

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

Ilene Woods

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

James Baskett

Dance Of The Reed Flutes (Instrumental)

Tchaikovsky

Love Is A Song

Donald Novis

Some Day My Prince Will Come

Adriana Caselotti

Minnies Yoo Hoo

Mickey Mouse

Be Our Guest

Jerry Orbach and Angela Lansbury

Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Elton John

Part Of Your World

Jodi Benson

One Jump Ahead

Brad Kane

Gaston

Richard White

Something There

Paige O'Hara and Robby Benson

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Julie Andrews

Candle On The Water

Al Kasha

Main Street Elecrical Parade

Baroque Hoedown

The Age Of Not Believing

Angela Lansbury

The Bare Neccesities

Phil Harris and Bruce Reitherman

Feed The Birds (Tuppence A Bag)

Julie Andrews

Best Of Friends

Pearl Bailey

Let's Go Fly A Kite

David Tomlinson

It's A Small World ( After All )

The Mellomen

The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room

The Mellomen

Mickey Mouse Club March

Mickey Mouse

On The Front Porch

Burl Ives

The Second Star To The Right

The Mellomen

Evrybody Has A Laughing Place

James Baskett and Nick Stewart

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

Verna Felton

So This Is Love

Ilene Woods

When You Wish Upon A Star

Cliff Edwards

Heigh-Ho

The Seven Dwarfs

Who's Afriad Of The Big Bad Wolf?

Pinto Colvig

Colors Of The Wind

Judy Kuhn

You've Got A Friend In Me

Randy Newman

Be Prepared

Jeremy Irons

Out There

Tony Jay and Tom Hulce

Family

Jeff Bennett

Les Poissons

René Auberjonois

Mine Mine Mine

David Ogden Stiers

Jack's Lament

Danny Elfman

My Name Is James

Paul Terry

Heffalumps And Woozles

The Mellomen

The Mob Song

Richard White

Portobello Road

Angela Lansbury

Stay Awake

Julie Andrews

I Wanna Be Like You

Louis Prima and Phil Harris

Oo-De-Lally

Roger Miller

Are We Dancing?

John Davidson, Lesley Ann Warren

Once Upon A Dream

Mary Costa and Bill Shirley

Bella Notte

George Givot

Following The Leader

John Darling

Trust In Me

Sterling Holloway

The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

Bill Hayes

I'm Professor Ludwig Von Drake

Paul Frees

Pink Elephants On Parade

The Sportsmen

Little April Shower

Disney Studio Chorus

The Silly Song (Dwarfs Yodel Song)

Otis Harlan, Billy Gilbert, Pinto Colvig, Roy Atwell, and Scotty Mattraw

One Last Hope

Danny DeVito

A Guy Like You

Charles Kimbrough

On The Open Road

Bill Farmer

Just Around The Riverbend

Judy Kuhn

Home

Susan Egan

Fantasmic (Instrumental)

Disneyland

Oogie Boogie's Song

Ken Page

I Will Go Sailing No More

Randy Newman

Substitutiary Locomotion

Angela Lansbury

Stop, Look and Listen! / I'm No Fool!

Cliff "Ukelele Ike" Edwards

Love

Nancy Adams

Thomas Omalley Cat

Phil Harris

Thats What Friends Are For

J. Pat O'Malley

Winnie The Pooh

The Disney Chorus

Femininity

Deborah Walley

Ten Feet Off The Ground

Buddy Ebsen and Lesley Ann Warren

The Siamese Cat Song

Peggy Lee

Enjoy It

Maurice Chevalier

Although I Dropped $100,000 (I Found A Million Dollars In Your Smile)

Paul Frees

Give A Little Whistle

Cliff Edwards

Oh Sing Sweet Nightingale

Eleanor Audley

I Wonder

Mary Costa

Looking For Romance

Larry Morey

Baby Mine

Betty Noyes

I'm Wishing/One Song

Adriana Caselotti


March, 12th 2024
Background and Context.
"Ten Feet Off The Ground" is a jubilant track from "The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band," a Disney musiscal film that captures the spirit of Americana through its story and songs. This film, part of the classic Disney soundtrack collection, showcases the tale of a musically inclined family involved in the early days of American politics. The song reflects the movie's themes of unity, joy, and the transformative power of music, embodying the film's optimistic tone and its celebration of musical heritage.

Main Message and Theme.
The song celebrates the magical power of music to uplift, inspire, and bring ppeople together. It articulates how music can elevate one's spirits, literally making one feel "ten feet off the ground." Through its lively tempo and cheerful lyrics, the song conveys the message that music is a universal language capable of creating happiness, fostering community, and transcending the ordinary.

Meaning and Summary.
"Ten Feet Off The Ground" praises the mystical creation of music, likening its inventor to a magician who casts a spell of joy and elation on listeners. The lyrics delve into the components of music—rhythm, harmony, and melody—and how these elements combine to lift the spirits of those who engage with it. The repeated references to feeling "ten feet off the ground" underscore the exhilarating effect of music, highlighting its capacity to make people feel lighter, happier, and more connected.

Analysis.
The song employs a metaphorical language to emphasize the ethereal and transformative nature of music. The phrases "Prest-o Change-o!" and the description of the musician as a magician suggest that music possesses a magical quality that can alter moods and perceptions. This metaphor extends to the listeners, who are portrayed as participants in a magical experience, actively contributing to the creation of music magic by putting their hearts into it and playing a part in it. This communal aspect of music-making reinforces the idea that music is not just a form of entertainment but a powerful medium for bringing people together and creating joy.

Cultural Significance.
Within the Disney repertoire, "Ten Feet Off The Ground" represents the studio's ability to craft songs that are not only entertaining but also deeply resonant with audiences. Its inclusion in the "Classic Disney" soundtrack highlights its enduring appeal and the timeless message of music's unifying power. The song captures the essence of Disney's musical storytelling—using song to express universal truths about joy, community, and the human spirit. It remains a testament to the belief in music's ability to elevate the human experience, making it a cherished part of Disney's musical legacy.

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