"Beyond the Sea" is the English-language version of the French song "La Mer" by Charles Trenet, popularized by Bobby Darin in 1959.

While the French original was an ode to the sea, Jack Lawrence – who composed the English lyrics – turned it into a love song.

Benny Goodman's version charted in 1948, and was featured in the Cary Grant/Betsy Drake romantic comedy Every Girl Should Be Married.

American R&B singer George Benson recorded an R&B version of the song under the title "Beyond the Sea (La Mer)".

[5] Robbie Williams recorded the song for his album Swing When You're Winning, which was used in the closing credits of the film Finding Nemo.