<P> `` You Only Live Twice '' , performed by Nancy Sinatra , is the theme song to the 1967 James Bond film of the same name . Music was composed and produced by veteran James Bond composer John Barry , with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse . The song is widely recognized for its striking opening bars , featuring a simple 2 - bar theme in the high octaves of the violins and lush harmonies from French horns . It is considered by some to be among the best James Bond theme songs , and has become one of Nancy Sinatra 's best known hits . Shortly after Barry 's production , Sinatra 's producer Lee Hazlewood released a more guitar - based single version . </P>
<P> `` You Only Live Twice '' , performed by Nancy Sinatra , is the theme song to the 1967 James Bond film of the same name . Music was composed and produced by veteran James Bond composer John Barry , with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse . The song is widely recognized for its striking opening bars , featuring a simple 2 - bar theme in the high octaves of the violins and lush harmonies from French horns . It is considered by some to be among the best James Bond theme songs , and has become one of Nancy Sinatra 's best known hits . Shortly after Barry 's production , Sinatra 's producer Lee Hazlewood released a more guitar - based single version . </P>
who sang the theme song for you only live twice
who sang the theme song for you only live twice
Nancy Sinatra
Nancy Sinatra