Over The Rainbow
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[Intro: ]E C#7(9) F#m7 B7/9(11) (2x)
E C#m7 G#m7 D#m7 D7(5#)
Somewhere over the rainbow
A7M D#7(b9) G#m7 C#7(b9)
Way up high,
F#m7 Am7 G#m7 C#7(b9)
There´ a land that I heard of
F#m7 B7/9(11) E B7/9(11)
Once in a lullaby.
E C#m7 G#m7 D#m7 D7(5#)
Somewhere over the rainbow
A7M D#7(b9) G#m7 C#7(b9)
Skies are blue,
F#m7 Am7 G#m7 C#7(b9)
And the dreams that you dare to dream
F#m7 B7/9(11) E B7/9(11)
Really do come true.
E
Someday I´ll wish upon a star
F#m7 B7/9(11) B/A
And wake up where the clouds are far
G#m7 C#7(b9) F#m7 B7/9(11)
Behind me.
E
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
A#m7 D#7(b9)
Away above the chimney tops
G#m7 C#7(b9) F#m7 B7/9(11)
That´ where you´ll find me.
A#° D#7(b9) G#m7 Bm7 E7/9
Somewhere over the rainbow
A7M D#7(b9) G#m7 C#7(b9)
Bluebirds fly.
F#m7 Am7 G#m7 C#7(b9)
Birds fly over the rainbow.
F#m7 B7/9(11) E B7/9(11)
Why then, oh why can´t I?
E
Someday I´ll wish upon a star
F#m7 B7/9(11) B/A
And wake up where the clouds are far
G#m7 C#7(b9) F#m7 B7/9(11)
Behind me.
E
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
A#m7 D#7(b9)
Away above the chimney tops
G#m7 C#7(b9) F#m7 B7/9(11)
That´ where you´ll find me.
A#° D#7(b9) G#m7 Bm7 E7/9
Somewhere over the rainbow
A7M D#7(b9) G#m7 C#7(b9)
Bluebirds fly.
F#m7 Am7 G#m7 C#7(b9)
Birds fly over the rainbow.
F#m7 B7/9(11) D7/9 C#7(b9)
Why then, oh why can´t I?
F#m7 Am7 G#m7 C#7(b9)
Birds fly over the rainbow.
F#m7 B7/9(11) E B7/9(11)
Why then, oh why can´t I?
E
If happy little bluebirds fly
F#m7
Beyond the rainbow
B7/9(11) E
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 E. 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.