Over The Rainbow
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Intro: C Em C7 F7 Fm7 G7
C Em C7 F Fm7 F7 Em7 C Em7 Gdim
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
F Fm C A7/9- D7 Dm G7 C C#m7 G/9-
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
C Em C7 F Fm7 F7 Em7 C Em7 Gdim
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue,
F Fm C A7/9- D7 Dm G7 C
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
Bridge
G C Am C Am
Someday I'll wish upon a star
F Dm7 F Dm7 C6 G F C
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
G7 C Am C Am
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Cdim
Away above the chimney tops
Dm6 Cm Cdim Dm7 G5+
That's where you'll find me
C Em C7 F Fm7 F7 Em7 C Em7 Gdim
Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly
F Fm C A7/9- D7 Dm G7 C
Birds fly over the rainbow why, then, oh why can't I
Interlude: G C Am C Am F Dm7 F Dm7 C6 G F C
G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G
If happy little bluebirds fly
Dm7 F Fm Fdim C F Fm C
Beyond the rainbow why, oh why can't I
How to play Over The Rainbow
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.