Ariana Grande Belting "The Wizard and I" from Wicked Will Give You Chills.

f you’re as excited for the upcoming Wicked movie as us, check out this show-stopping rendition of “The Wizard and I” from former The Voice Coach Ariana Grande, who will be playing Glinda.

During an amazing performance for NBC’s Wicked 15th anniversary special in 2018, Grande blew everyone away with her musical theater prowess. For her take on “The Wizard and I,” she wore an on-theme green silk dress and matching sparkly lipstick. But of course, her vocal belts and jaw-dropping high notes are what took center stage.

Watch Ariana Grande’s cover of “The Wizard and I” here.

About “The Wizard and I” from Wicked

Wicked is a hit Broadway musical that tells the story of The Wizard and Oz from the witches’ points of view. Grande will play Glinda, the Good Witch, in the much-anticipated 2024 film adaption of the musical (and part two of the adaptation, coming out in 2025). In the musical, “The Wizard and I” is performed by the Wicked Witch Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo in the movies. In the song, Elphaba chronicles her eagerness of meeting the enigmatic Wizard of Oz for the first time.

Ariana Grande performing during the A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway special. Photo: Eric Liebowitz/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images”The Wizard and I” from Wicked lyrics

When I meet the WizardOnce I prove my worthAnd then I meet the WizardWhat I’ve waited for since, since birthAnd with all his Wizard wisdomBy my looks, he won’t be blindedDo you think the Wizard is dumb?Or like Munchkins so small-minded?No, he’ll say to me I see who you truly areA girl on whom I can relyAnd that’s how we’ll beginThe Wizard and I

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Once I’m with the WizardMy whole life will change’Cause once you’re with the WizardNo one thinks you’re strangeNo father is not proud of youNo sister acts ashamedAnd all of Oz has to love youWhen by the Wizard, you’re acclaimedAnd this gift or this curseI have insideMaybe at last, I’ll know whyWhen we are hand in handThe Wizard and I

And one day, he’ll say to me “ElphabaA girl who is so superiorShouldn’t a girl, who’s so good insideHave a matching exterior?And since folks here to an absurd degreeSeem fixated on your verdigrisWould it be all right by youIf I de-greenify you?”

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Of course that’s not important to meAll right, why not”, I’ll replyOh, what a pair we’ll beThe Wizard and IYes, what a pair we’ll beThe Wizard and

UnlimitedMy future is unlimitedAnd I’ve just had a vision almost like a prophecyI know, it sounds truly crazyAnd true, the vision’s hazyBut I swear, someday there’ll beA celebration throughout OZThat’s all to do with me!And I’ll stand there with the WizardFeeling things I’ve never feltAnd though I’d never show itI’d be so happy, I could meltAnd so it will be for the rest of my lifeAnd I’ll want nothing else ’til I dieHeld in such high esteemWhen people see me, they will screamFor half of Oz’s favorite teamThe Wizard and I