What key is "Over The Rainbow" in?

"Over The Rainbow" by Harold Arlen is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Over The Rainbow" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

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", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Some (Dm)where

(Am)o ver the rain (Dm)bow, (Bb)way (C)up

(F)high,

(Bb)there’s a (Am)land that I (D)heard of (Gm)once in a (C)lul la (F)by.

Some (Dm)where (Am)o ver the rain (Dm)bow, (Bb)skies

(C)are (Am7)blue,

(Bb)and

the (Am)dreams that you (D)dare to (Gm)dream real ly (C)do come (F)true.

Some day I’ll wish up on a star and (Gm)wake up where the clouds are far be (F)hind

me.

(C)Where (F)trou bles melt like lem on drops, a (E7)way a bove the chim ney tops, that’s (Am7)where

you’ll

(Gm7)find

(Bb)me.

(F)Some

(Dm)where

(Am)o ver the rain (Dm)bow, (Bb)blue

(C)birds

(F)fly.

(Bb)Birds

fly

(Am)o ver the (D)rain bow.

(Gm)Why, then, oh, (C)why can’t (F)I?

If hap py lit tle blue birds fly be (Gm7)yond the rain bow, why, oh, (Bb)why

(C)can’t

(F)I?

Over The Rainbow by Harold Arlen

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. 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 Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Over The Rainbow" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
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", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.