Near, far, wherever you are, you’ve definitely heard “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion. This song of the day is one of the most iconic from the Canadian superstar and continues to be the soundtrack to many a first wedding dance … even though it’s about a lover perishing at sea.

Fun Facts:

• Celine Dion was born in Charlemagne, Quebec in 1968 as the youngest of 14 children. She began her singing career as a child and even won the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest representing Switzerland.
• Her first album, Falling into You, was released in 1996 and sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
• “My Heart Will Go On” was composed by James Horner, with lyrics by Will Jennings. The song was written in an E major key.
• The song was included in her 1997 album, Let’s Talk About Love.
• “My Heart Will Go On” served as the power ballad for the 1997 hit film Titanic. The song achieved international success with its inclusion on the movie soundtrack.
• Dion initially did not want to sing the song, and it was only after encouragement from her husband, René Angélil, that she agreed to record the demo.
• As one of the best-selling singles of all time, “My Heart Will Go On” has sold over 18 million copies. It’s also one of the best-selling songs performed by a woman.
• “My Heart Will Go On” is considered Dion’s signature song, and she regularly performs it at her live concerts. She also sang the song at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards for the 20th anniversary of Titanic.
• Dion also sang the title track to the 1991 animated Disney film Beauty and the Beast.

Lyrics 

Every night in my dreams

I see you, I feel you

That is how I know you go on

Far across the distance

And spaces between us

You have come to show you go on

Near, far, wherever you are

I believe that the heart does go on

Once more, you open the door

And you’re here in my heart

And my heart will go on and on

Love can touch us one time

And last for a lifetime

And never let go ’til we’re gone

Love was when I loved you

One true time I’d hold to

In my life, we’ll always go on

Near, far, wherever you are

I believe that the heart does go on

Once more, you open the door

And you’re here in my heart

And my heart will go on and on

You’re here, there’s nothing I fear

And I know that my heart will go on

We’ll stay forever this way

You are safe in my heart

And my heart will go on and on