Over The Rainbow
View chords used in this chart
C C Em Em F F C C
ooh... ooh...
F F E7 E7 Am Am F F
ooh... ooh...
C Em F C
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
F C G Am F
There's a land that i dreamed of once in a lullaby
C Em F C
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
F C G Am F
And the dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true
C G Am F
Someday I'll wish upon a star, and wake up where the clouds are far behind me
C
Where trouble melt like lemon drops
G Am F
High above the chimney tops that's where you'll find me
C Em F C
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
F C G Am F
Birds fly over the rainbow. Why then, oh why can't I?
F C G Am F
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow why, oh why can't I?, 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.