Yip Harburg Quotes

A collection of quotes by Yip Harburg.

Yip Harburg (1896-1981) was an American lyricist and songwriter. Born as Isidore Hochberg, he is best known for writing the lyrics to the iconic songs "Over the Rainbow" and "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?". Harburg collaborated with composers such as Harold Arlen and Burton Lane, and his work often reflected his social and political beliefs. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Over the Rainbow" from the film The Wizard of Oz. Harburg's witty and thought-provoking lyrics continue to be celebrated and performed today.

Without your love It's a honky-tonk parade Without your love

Without your love It's a honky-tonk parade Without your love It's a melody played in a penny arcade. It's a Barnum and Bailey world Just as phony as it can be But it wouldn't be make-believe If you believed in me.

Yip Harburg

Love

Life is short, short, brother! Ain't it the truth? And there

Life is short, short, brother! Ain't it the truth? And there is no other Ain't it the truth? You gotta rock that rainbow while you still got your youth! Oh! Ain't it the solid truth?

Yip Harburg

Life Truth