"I Wish It So" Sheet Music by Marc Blitzstein

Are you a lover of the musical stage? There are some shows that stick around for decades, like Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera. Then, there are others that appear, touch the lives of many, and disappear. Juno is one of those musicals.

With music and lyrics written by Marc Blitzstein, Juno made it to Broadway in 1959 but closed shortly thereafter. Shirley Booth and Melvin Douglas were the stars on the stage – attempting to engage the audience with the melancholy storyline. It did not work.

What came from the musical that has stuck around is some of the musical numbers – especially “I Wish it So.” This somber piece of music can make the heart ache for those who feel the pain and anguish of the vocalist.

I’ve an unrest inside of me

Oh, it’s long I have had such an unrest inside me

And it’s getting’ real bad

I’m sleepin’ at night

And my heart beats so loud that I wake

All dizzy and light with the dreamin’ and feelin this ache

Such a thumpin’ inside me

That I think I’ll go mad

For I wish it so!

The gloomy lyrics are moved forward with the beautiful sound of the piano accompaniment. In other words, the heaviness of the lyrics is lightened by the tune that carries it.

If you are looking to revive “I Wish it So,” this composition (and lyrics) by Marc Blitzstein is scored for piano, vocals, and chords. The transposition and digital playback are also supported. Sheet Music Now does not want any instrument to lose out on the ability to play some amazing tunes.

With this purchase, you get four pages of a musical number that is just waiting to be refreshed with life.