Disney reveals emotional new 'It's a Small World' lyrics crafted before original songwriter Richard Sherman's death

Disney unveils emotional short film with new 'It's a Small World' lyrics crafted by original songwriter Richard Sherman prior to his death in May 2024.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Bridget Ball

One of the mostrecognizable songsinDisneyhistory has received a new set of lyrics after 60 years.

The Last Verseis now streaming onDisney+and Disney’s social channels, including YouTube.

The Last Verse on Disney+, Anaheim, CA, Friday, April 30, 2021 - Riders are socially distanced on Its a Small World. Lines were short as a limited number of people come to Disneyland the first day after closing more than a year ago. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Richard Sherman and Walt Disney; It’s a Small World at Disneyland.disney+, Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty

Disney+’s The Last Verse short film

Richard Sherman with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disney’s ‘The Last Verse’ short film.disney+