Over The Rainbow - Johnny Mathis

Over The Rainbow

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Introdução: C Em C7 F7 Fm7 G7
 
C Em C7
Somewhere over the rainbow
F Fm7 F7 Em7 C Em7 Gdim
Way up high
F Fm C A/9-
There's a land that I heard of
D7 Dm G7 C C#m7 G/9-
Once in a lullaby
C Em C7
Somewhere over the rainbow,
F Fm7 F7 Em7 C Em7 Gdim
Skies are blue
F Fm C A/9- D7
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Dm G7 C
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
Somewhere over the rainbow
F Fm7 F7 Em7 C Em7 Gdim
Bluebirds fly.
F Fm C A/9-
Birds fly over the rainbow
D7 Dm G7 C
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

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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.

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