Streisand, Barbra - I'm The Greatest Star Lyrics






[Fanny waits for Eddie to come out of the theatre and tries to explain that she doesn't fit into the chorus because she's got star potential]

[Fanny:]
Listen
I've got thirty-six expressions
Sweet as pie to tough as leather
And that's six expressions more
Than all them Barrymores put together
Instead of just kicking me
Why don't they give me a lift?
It must be a plot
'Cause they're scared that I got
Such a gift-well, I'm miffed-'cause
I'm the greatest star
I am by far, but no one knows it!
Wait, they're gonna hear a voice
A silver flute-ah hah, ah hah
They'll cheer each toot (Hey! I hear she's terrific)
When I expose it
Now, can't you see to look at me
That I'm a natural Camille?
As Camille I just feel
I've so much to offer
Listen kid, I know I'd be divine because
I'm a natural cougher
[Coughs]
Some ain't got it-not a lump
I'm a great big clump of talent!
Laugh
They'll bend in half
(Did you ever hear the story about the traveling salesman?)
A thousand jokes
Stick around for the jokes
A thousand faces
I reiterate
When you're gifted
Then you're gifted
These are facts-I got no axe to grind
Hey, what are they-blind?
In all of the world so far
I'm the greatest star
Who is the pip with piz-azz?
Who is all ginger and jazz?
Who is as glamorous as?
Who's an American Beauty rose
With an American Beauty nose
And ten American Beauty toes
Eyes on the target, and wham-
One shot, one gun shot and bam!
Hey, Mr. Keaney, here I am!
I'm the greatest star
I am by far
But no one knows it!
That's why I was born
I'll blow my horn
Till someone blows it!
I'll light up like a light
Right up like a light
I'll flicker, then flare up
All the world's gonna stare up
Lookin' down
You'll never see me
Try the sky
'Cause that'll be me
I can make 'em cry
I can make 'em sigh
Someday they'll clamor
For my dram-er
Have you guessed yet
Who's the best yet?
If you ain't I'll tell you one more time
You bet your last dime
In all of the world so far
I'm the greatest, greatest star!





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  1. H.... V....

    I could imagine being married to a Jewish girl like that I'd be laughing always

  2. K.... E....

    De que película es esta escena?

  3. A.... C....

    Who's here after Glee? 😂

  4. M.... A....

    Fifty years ago, I walked into the movie theatre to watch Funny Girl. I wasn't familiar with Streisand at all. She had me at "I'm the greatest star". Been a fan ever since.

  5. S.... G....

    Lea Michelle does an AMAZING job covering these songs from Brabra ... it’s incredible how alike they are!!!

  6. K.... J....

    I'm starting to understand Rachel Berry's fashion sense.

    K.... J....

    Fannie Bryce was her idol.

  7. N.... S....

    Who ever thought Barbra Streisand wasn’t pretty needs their eyes tested !

  8. C.... L....

    That building needs a paintjob.

  9. J.... S....

    Deuteronomy28 Blacks who scattered during slavery are Jews we're God's chosen. The Bible isn't a white man's book it's black culture until you believe that you're still a slave....

  10. B.... H....

    [FANNY]
    I got 36 expressions!
    Sweet as pie to tough as leather
    And that's six expressions more than all them Barrymores put together
    Instead of just kicking me why don't they give me a lift?
    Well, it must be a plot!
    'Cause their scared that I got...such a gift?
    Well, I'm miffed

    Cause I'm
    The Greatest Star
    I am by far!
    But no one knows it--WAIT
    They're gonna hear a voice
    A silver flute (ah ooh ah ooh)
    They'll cheer each toot
    (Hey, that kid is terrific, mmm)
    When I expose it
    (Now can't ya see to look at me that)
    I'm a natural Camille
    As Camille I just feel
    I've so much to offer
    (Hey, listen kid I know I'd be divine because)
    I'm a natural cougher
    (ahoo, aheh, ahay)
    Some ain't got it, not a lump
    I'm a great big clump of talent
    Laugh!
    (ha ha ha ha)
    They'll bend in half
    (Did you ever hear the story about the traveling salesman?)
    A thousand jokes
    (Stick around for the jokes!)
    A thousand faces
    I reiterate
    When you're gifted, then you're gifted
    These are facts
    I've got no axe to grind
    Hey, whaddaya blind?
    In all of the world so far
    I'm the greatest star

    No autographs, please
    Ya think beautiful girls are gonna stay in style forever?
    I should say not
    Any minute now they're gonna be out
    Finished!
    Then it'll be my turn
    Hmph!

    Who is the pip with pizzazz?
    Who is all ginger and jazz?
    Who is as glamourous as?
    Who's an american beauty rose?
    With an american beauty NOSE!!!
    And ten american beauty toes?
    Eye on the target and wham
    One shot. One gun shot and BAM!
    Hey Mister Keeney!
    Here I am!

    I'm the greatest star
    I am by far
    But no one knows it
    That's why I was born
    I'll blow my horn
    Till someone blows it
    I'll light up like a light
    Right up like a light
    I'll flicker then flare up!
    All the world's gonna stare up!
    Looking down you'll never see me
    Try the sky cause that'll be me!

    I can make 'em cry!
    I can make 'em sigh!
    Someday they'll clamor for my drama
    Have ya guessed YET!
    Who's the best yet?
    If ya ain't, I'll tell ya one more time
    You'll bet your last dime
    In all of the world so far
    I am the greatest, greatest
    Staaaarrrr

  11. r.... f....

    "you've got to face facts. you're not like the other girls." Yeah, cause she's the greatest star. when you're gifted .... then you're gifted.

  12. L.... Y....

    Too much perfection in only 4:50

  13. G.... G....

    My attempts seem to irritate people too.

  14. H.... 2....

    FUNNY GIRL / FUNNY LADY THE GREATEST STAR 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  15. D.... C....

    I have dreamed for years abt seeing her in person!.. It’s #1 on my bucket list!.This is my favorite movie of hers!

    D.... C....

    Dianne Cassata - I hope you get the opportunity one day. I never thought I would have the chance- and then I snagged a nosebleed seat to her Millennium NYE show. And subsequently, I’ve seen her twice since. Fingers crossed for you! ❤️

    D.... C....

    CameraPhobe Thank you very much!.. Im still hoping! Lucky you!!!

  16. a.... y....

    Listen
    I've got thirty-six expressions
    Sweet as pie to tough as leather
    And that's six expressions more
    Than all them Barrymores put together
    Instead of just kicking me
    Why don't they give me a lift?
    It must be a plot
    'Cause they're scared that I got
    Such a gift-well, I'm miffed-'cause
    I'm the greatest star
    I am by far, but no one knows it!
    Wait, they're gonna hear a voice
    A silver flute-ah hah, ah hah
    They'll cheer each toot (Hey! I hear she's terrific)
    When I expose it
    Now, can't you see to look at me
    That I'm a natural Camille?
    As Camille I just feel
    I've so much to offer
    Listen kid, I know I'd be divine because
    I'm a natural cougher
    [Coughs]
    Some ain't got it-not a lump
    I'm a great big clump of talent!
    Laugh
    They'll bend in half
    (Did you ever hear the story about the traveling salesman?)
    A thousand jokes
    Stick around for the jokes
    A thousand faces
    I reiterate
    When you're gifted
    Then you're gifted
    These are facts-I got no axe to grind
    Hey, what are they-blind?
    In all of the world so far
    I'm the greatest star
    Who is the pip with piz-azz?
    Who is all ginger and jazz?
    Who is as glamorous as?
    Who's an American Beauty rose
    With an American Beauty nose
    And ten American Beauty toes
    Eyes on the target, and wham-
    One shot, one gun shot and bam!
    Hey, Mr. Keaney, here I am!
    I'm the greatest star
    I am by far
    But no one knows it!
    That's why I was born
    I'll blow my horn
    Till someone blows it!
    I'll light up like a light
    Right up like a light
    I'll flicker, then flare up
    All the world's gonna stare up
    Lookin' down
    You'll never see me
    Try the sky
    'Cause that'll be me
    I can make 'em cry
    I can make 'em sigh
    Someday they'll clamor
    For my dram-er
    Have you guessed yet
    Who's the best yet?
    If you ain't I'll tell you one more time
    You bet your last dime
    In all of the world so far
    I'm the greatest, greatest star!

  17. V.... L....

    And Barbra IS the greatest star!
    I am planning an around the world journey on bike. Estimated start: February 2020. When I sometimes start doubting in myself I just listen to this song and I could conquer the world!
    U are going to see me in the sky next to all actors writers and adventurers! God bless all of us!

  18. k.... m....

    Yes Barbra Streisand is the Greatest Star #1

  19. C.... ....

    So ironic she sang those words in her movie debut and since then we all have known that she is just that...the greatest star ⭐️

  20. L.... H....

    2019 🙋‍♂️

  21. U.... ....

    Saw Yentl. Mandy is a fine actor.

  22. �.... ....

    I love this film!

    And I listened this “Funny Girl Review”
    https://youtu.be/tgsdjzuVMcI

  23. D.... C....

    Babs should never have stolen Hello Dolly from Channing. Babs just wasn't good enough for that role at her young age, and less experience than Carol Channing. I wish they would have given it to Carol.

  24. K.... C....

    P.S. Seven years later, she was singing for Kings and Queens! Fast forward this scene to "Funny Lady", a CERTIFIED Star singing "How Lucky Can You Get!".

  25. K.... C....

    All other comparisons trail. This filmed performance by La Streisand is an affirmation that becomes manifest by her presence today. NO ONE does it better!

  26. I.... ....

    She sounds like Cardi B in this...

  27. K.... A....

    BARBRA STREISAND

    THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE &

    SONGS FROM THIS CLASSIC MOVIES "FUNNY GIRL" ALONG WITH HER GREATEST HITS,

    AND SHE'S ONE OF A KIND YES VERY EXTRAORDINARY ACTRESS
    SINGER, SONGWRITER, JUST TO NAME A FEW,

    "THE GREATEST BY FAR" YES A TRUE STAR

  28. J.... A....

    LOVE WHEN SHE DOES THIS 2:06

  29. M.... A....

    Her talent is over the roof. Knocks it out of the ball park every time.

  30. R.... W....

    I like Diana Ross and The Supremes version better

  31. M.... ....

    I never tired of this scene!! Indeed Barbra..no authographs.. who is the ginger of ..jazz? American Beauty Nose? damn hey "eternity" here she is !!! I blow her horn!!

  32. L.... L....

    This song was my performance song

  33. J.... B....

    She’s so captivating in this number. Not just singing , but also the acting. She’s so funny.

  34. r.... m....

    "You think beautiful girls are going to stay in style, forever" Love that! Barbra is BEAUTY !!!!

  35. Y.... G....

    me: why do i feel like i'm being yelled at?
    my other me: *enjoys it*

  36. H.... H....

    She is the ultinate goat

  37. �.... ....

    レイチェルにどことなく似てるw
    なるほど。
    ホントに憧れなんだな。

  38. L.... R....

    IM A BAGEL ON A PLATE FULL OF ONION ROLLS !!! 😀 😎 ❎ ✅

  39. K.... H....

    When this woman sings, the world insults her with their Honors. She Surpasses all efforts. I am sorry for you.

  40. s.... ....

    Amazing

  41. s.... o....

    LOL....The greatest and most lavish film 'One woman stage production' that Hollywood ever schlepped up. 50 years plus, down-the-road and that Damned out-of-place-AND-time-period, as well as that 'Cleopatra' eye make-up. The Producers could have saved money by just having Babs stand on a bare stage and do scenery changes and let her sing and do antics. A damn great voice, all-round great shtick--BUT to this day, an annoying, personal appearance on film.

  42. K.... H....

    Dear God, she can really Belt one out.

  43. K.... H....

    Yes, You Are! That Voice! A Gift From God Almighty.

  44. V.... T....

    Jennifer Lawrence looks and acts like her now.

  45. B.... P....

    So prophetic...

  46. C.... ....

    Does anyone know if Barbra sang this in Eb Major, the original published key?

  47. J.... L....

    Yes you are queen....yes you are

  48. J.... L....

    Jesus Christ I LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!!!!!!!

  49. T.... C....

    Chris Colfer version is very very very better!!!

    T.... C....

    Thais Cardozo true

  50. C.... Y....

    Sschtick around for the jokes

  51. J.... R....

    Eu sou a única brasileira

    J.... R....

    Julia Resende vc n é a única

    J.... R....

    Indigo Zap que bom

  52. S.... H....

    I love Barbara Streisand 😍

  53. S.... A....

    Epic...

  54. r.... ....

    She's such a natural comedian, and of course one of the greatest performers of all time. The greatest star, and everyone knows it. I sang one of her show tunes and the crowd went blank face, lol. Tough crowd (maybe the wrong crowd). Not sure if they liked it or not, heh.

  55. S.... J....

    Her highlighter was poppin

  56. S.... D....

    Awesome!

  57. A.... t....

    yo if it wasnt for glee i wouldn't have loved funny girl.

  58. M.... ....

    How prophetic. God gave Barbra a voice that is unequaled in many generations. The greatest star!

  59. b.... s....

    Lea Michele's version is better.

  60. B.... T....

    4:33 did she have a seizure?

  61. M.... ....

    I agree, Streisand is the greatest star and has been for the last 50+ years. She is one of a kind and that voice (can you believe when she was starting out some fool told her to get a nose job or she would never make it as a singer...what a loss that would have been!?!). Just an incredible performer. Is there any part of the movie and music professions that she hasn't conquered?!? But, best of all she did it her way and on her terms!!!

  62. v.... g....

    Amazing

  63. M.... W....

    Love Barbra in this movie and "Way we were" and "prince of tides" As great as she is I still think Judy Garland was greatest singer and talent of the 20th Century because when she was very very young her voice was astounding as I am not sure Barbra was that great at such a young age. Judy had soul when she sang and the wonderful Barbra didn't so that is why I feel the way I do.

  64. T.... M....

    i love barbra streisand since then and now❤❤❤

  65. C.... S....

    Ok

    Je

  66. N.... G....

    A no-talent embarrassment : ) I mean, REALLY!

  67. W.... K....

    When you hear her at 2:40, you can see that she really beleives in herself, and she thinks she can make it. But when she sees the empty crowd, it doesn't deterr her. In fact, it makes her more determined to acheive her dreams. Really commendable that she can put so much emotion into a song. At 14, I only know one other person who loves this song as much as me. Sad to see that there isn't much appreciation for these works of art anymore. :(

    W.... K....

    omggg so true!!!

  68. M.... ....

    "I'm a bagel on a plate full of onion rolls!" 😂 #Relatable.

  69. y.... s....

    I'm using the song for auditions ayyy

  70. S.... ....

    2:17 Mr Keeney, HOW CAN YOU SHUT THE DOOR AFTER HEARING THAT NOTE ??!! Are you a moron ?!

  71. J.... K....

    Can someone make a karaoke of this

  72. B.... E....

    Was worth the Oscar all on its own!

  73. V.... W....

    This is one of my favorite musicals!

  74. A.... S....

    When she sings" In all of the world so far............I'm the greatest star", it's really hard to argue with that kind of logic.

    A.... S....

    ANTHONY SPENCER 😍😍😍yes

  75. L.... G....

    Highlighter poppin

  76. D.... ....

    From about 2:42 onward this song sounds almost like something Judy Garland would have sung.

  77. M.... S....

    If you're going to come here to say you thought someone did it better why bother? I'm a fan of glee but chris can't touch Barbra. PSA : there's a reason lea was chosen to do a tribute to Barbra a few years back 😉

  78. K.... S....

    This is just my opinion but Kurt Hummel from glee version is better

  79. g.... ....

    I believe

  80. D.... C....

    wow. she is amazing.

  81. S.... M....

    "Stick around for the jokes" My fav part XD (Is it only me or does this song make you feel like... A Great Star???)

  82. r.... c....

    Love her always have since I was 10

  83. T.... O....

    ...And that was the last time Barbara Streisand performed to an empty house.

  84. i.... ....

    I'm gonna sing this for an audition. Any tips for mimic and body language?

    i.... ....

    It'sFemke So to me, I feel she is just being herself. Using this video is an amazing reference but it looks like she is just having fun. If you try too hard to mimic her every move, I feel it won’t go as well. Be original! Also, take the feeling of being rejected from something you long to be in (like a show or sports team) or being put to the side all the time. That’s how I feel she’s doing it. And now this song is to show people how well you can sing! Good luck!

  85. i.... ....

    I'm gonna sing this for an audition. Any tips for mimic and body language?

    i.... ....

    I'm a year too late, of course, but I wouldn't try to mimic Babs, but try to understand what the character Fanny is feeling here and trying to accomplish with this song. She is desperate to make someone see her as she sees herself, to recognize that the fire inside her is marketable and worthy and give her a chance to prove herself. Everything you do in this song has to be to get someone - even yourself at the times you are discouraged - to believe in you. I hope it went well!

    i.... ....

    Just act like a diva

    i.... ....

    I hope you didn't do it. You'll only be compared to one of the greatest singers of all time. That's never good.

  86. E.... S....

    Listening to Streisand is like looking at a case filled with jewels and not even seeing the others because of the huge blue diamond there: gorgeous, valuable and like something you'll never see again. That's Barbra.

  87. s.... h....

    This song is SOO Miranda Sings!😂😂😂




    Not hating, I love Barbra.

  88. H.... d....

    its 2016 im 12 and im still watching this and hearing every song

  89. T.... C....

    First she says she has thirty-six expressions. She soon says she has a thousand faces. See, they just made up these things as they went along.

  90. C.... Q....

    This, and other tunes from "Funny Girl," was a lot better on the Broadway album than on the movie soundtrack where Streisand decided to ACT the songs for us.

  91. n.... o....

    I'm a 21st century kid that loves old time movies like this. Nobody understands how it feels Ughhh

    n.... o....

    Sakura-chan bruh sound effect #2 you should be in school

    n.... o....

    Hannah Nara no you weren’t. Sure, not as many people appreciate these musicals now, but you were born in a generation were you could easily access these these musicals and reach people across the world with the same opinion, while openly sharing your beliefs without getting arrested.

    n.... o....

    same!!!!! im 12 and I cant stop watching Meet Me In St. Louis, High Society, Sing'n in the Rain, etc.

    n.... o....

    Kate Gosling oof

  92. C.... E....

    21 peoples who unlike this video are just....deaf or blind? idk. hahahaha.

    C.... E....

    charista ellyana Maybe both

    C.... E....

    @Ronaldo Sosa yes u right, my friend hahahaha

  93. V.... H....

    Lea was better

    V.... H....

    +awesomegirl Yeah lol

    V.... H....

    Barbra is the original and nobody can be as good as her but Lea comes super close

    V.... H....

    Violet Harmon Delete your account fatty

    V.... H....

    Colfer was better

    V.... H....

    My personal opinion: Lea doing Barbra’s work vs Barbra doing her own, Barbra wins.

    Lea doing her own work vs Barbra doing her own, Lea wins.

    If you guys didn’t know, Lea was a Broadway performer before glee and her vocals shined even more there. She has a voice that is hard to beat.

  94. T.... R....

    This song is my anthem

  95. a.... b....

    Omg i love barbera and Chris Colfer did not pull it off as good as she did but i still love all the glee ones lol

  96. Z.... ....

    Lyric correction: "You think beautiful girls are going to stay in style forever?"

    Z.... ....

    @***** Do you think Fannie Bryce was beautiful?