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.

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.

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.

Over The Rainbow

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Lyrics

Over The Rainbow by Harold Arlen

About “Over The Rainbow”

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