How Does a Moment Last Forever is a song written by lyricist Tim Rice and composer Alan Menken for the live‑action Disney film Beauty and the Beast (2017), a remake of the 1991 animated musical. In the film, the ballad is performed by American actor Kevin Kline as Maurice, reflecting on memories of his late wife, the mother of Belle. Later in the story, Belle reprises the song when she learns the truth about her mother's past. A separate pop version, recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion, appears over the end credits and was included on the film's soundtrack, released on March 10, 2017.