Lyrics
(C)Some
where
(Em)o ver the rain bow,
way up (C)high,
(F)and
the
(C)dreams that you dream of, (G)once in a lul la (Am)by,
hi.
Oh, (C)some
where
(Em)o ver the rain bow,
blue birds (C)fly,
(F)and
the
(C)dreams that you dream of, (G)dreams real ly do come (Am)true,
ooh.
Some (C)day I’ll wish up on a star, (G)wake up where the clouds are far be (Am)hind
(F)me.
Where (C)trou ble melts like lem on drops, (G)high a bove the chim en y top, that’s (Am)where
you’ll (F)find
me.
Oh, (C)some
where
(Em)o ver the rain bow,
blue birds (C)fly,
(F)and
the
(C)dreams that you dare to, (G)why, oh, why can’t (Am)I?
(F)I?
Over The Rainbow by Harold Arlen
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 82 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Over The Rainbow”
- What key is "Over The Rainbow" in?
- "Over The Rainbow" by Harold Arlen is in the key of C with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Over The Rainbow" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Over The Rainbow" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Over The Rainbow"?
- This arrangement of "Over The Rainbow" uses 5 chords: Am, C, Em, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Over The Rainbow" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?
- Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "A Sleepin' Bee", "Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.