Over The Rainbow

by Harold Arlen
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Over The Rainbow" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Over The Rainbow”

Where are the chord symbols for "Over The Rainbow" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Over The Rainbow" is in Bb.
What key is "Over The Rainbow" by Harold Arlen played in?
Over The Rainbow is arranged in the key of Bb 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 100 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 other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?
Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Over The Rainbow" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Over The Rainbow" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Over The Rainbow"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.