Somewhere Over The Rainbow
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[(intro) ]C G Am F
C G Am F F F
C G
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
F
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
C
Ooh-ooh
F E7 Am
Ooh... ooh, oh-oh, oh-oh
F
Oh-oh-oh, oh
Oh...
C G
Somewhere over the rainbow
F C
Way up high
F C
And the dreams that you dream of
G Am F
Once in a lullaby-y-y...y-y-y
C G
Somewhere over the rainbow
F C
Bluebirds fly
F C
And the dreams that you dream of
G Am F
Dreams really do come true... oh-oh-oh
C
Some day I'll wish upon a star
G Am F
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
C
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
G
High above the chimney tops
Am F
That's where you'll find me
C G
Somewhere over the rainbow
F C
Bluebirds fly
F C
And the dream that you dare to
G Am F
Why, oh why can't I, I, I? I, I, I...
C
One day I'll wish upon a star
G Am F
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
C
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
G
High above the chimney tops
A F
That's where you'll find me
C G
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow, ooh
F C
Bluebirds fly
F C
And the dream that you dare to
G Am F
Why, oh why can't I, I, I? I, I, I...
C G
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
F
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
C
Ooh-ooh
F E7 Am
Ooh... ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
F
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
C
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh, oh
How to play Somewhere 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.