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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Over The Rainbow" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 82 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Over The Rainbow”
- Can I play "Over The Rainbow" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Over The Rainbow" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Over The Rainbow" by Harold Arlen played in?
- Over The Rainbow is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Over The Rainbow"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Over The Rainbow" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Over The Rainbow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Over The Rainbow"?
- "Over The Rainbow" was originally performed by Harold Arlen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Over The Rainbow"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Em, F, G.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Over The Rainbow"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Over The Rainbow" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Over The Rainbow"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Over The Rainbow" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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