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Over The Rainbow

Harold Arlen

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Over The Rainbow by Harold Arlen in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
SoC6mewAm7here OEm7ver The RaiCmaj7nbow WayFmaj7 Up HigF#dimh        Em7    A7​
ThDm7ere's AA#7      Em7 Land That I A7(b9)Heard Of OnceD7 In A LullabyG7     C6   G7​

A2
SoC6mewAm7here OEm7ver Cmaj7The Rainbow    Fmaj7Skies F#dimAre Blue Em7    A7​
AnDm7d   A#7 The   Em7 Dreams That You Dare TA7(b9)o Dream RealD7ly Do Come True  G7           C6   G7​

B
SoC6meday I'll Wish Upon A Star
And WakeDm7 Up Where The Clouds Are FaG7r Behind Me          Em7     A7     Dm7    G7​
WhC6ere Troubles Melt Like Lemon Drops
AwF#m7(b5)ay Above The Chimney ToB7(b9)ps That's Where You'll      FindEm7 Me D#dim          Dm7    G7​

A3
  F#m7(b5)Somewhere OB7ver ThEm7e RainbCmaj7ow    BluFmaj7ebirdsF#dim Fly     Em7    A7​
BiDm7rds A#7Fly    Em7   Over TA7(b9)he Rainbow Why D7Then, Oh, Why CanG7't I?          C6   G7​

Instruments A1
  C6 Am7   Em7 Cmaj7   Fmaj7 F#dim   Em7 A7
  Dm7 A#7   Em7 A7(b9)   D7 G7   C6 G7

Instruments B
  C6   Dm7 G7   Em7 A7   Dm7 G7
  C6   F#m7(b5) B7(b9)   Em7 D#dim   Dm7 G7

Instruments A3
  F#m7(b5) B7   Em7 Cmaj7   Fmaj7 F#dim   Em7 A7
  Dm7 A#7   Em7 A7(b9)   D7 G7   C6 G7
Also available in: Eb6 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Over The Rainbow?

The chords for Over The Rainbow are: C6, Am7, Em7, Cmaj7, Fmaj7, F#dim, A7, Dm7, A#7, A7(b9), D7, G7

What is the original key of Over The Rainbow?

The original key is Eb6.

What is the difficulty of playing Over The Rainbow?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Over The Rainbow in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Over The Rainbow be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Over The Rainbow on ukulele?

Chord Over The Rainbow can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Over The Rainbow?

Over The Rainbow uses 12 chords: C6, Am7, Em7, Cmaj7, Fmaj7, F#dim, A7, Dm7, A#7, A7(b9), D7, G7

What is the easiest way to play Over The Rainbow?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Over The Rainbow released in?

Over The Rainbow was released in the 1930s. See more 1930s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Over The Rainbow?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Over The Rainbow to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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