(Eb6)Some (Cm7)where (Gm)o ver the rain (Eb7)bow (Ab)way (Abmaj7)up (Gm7)high,
(Ab6)there’s (Abm6)a (Eb)land that I (C)heard of (F7)once in a (Fm)lull (Bb7)a (Eb)by.
(Eb6)Some (Cm7)where (Gm)o ver the rain (Eb7)bow (Ab)skies (Abmaj7)are (Gm7)blue,
(Ab6)and (Abm6)the (Eb)dreams that you (C)dare to (F7)dream real ly (Fm)do (Bb7)come (Eb)true.
Some day I’ll wish up on a star and (Fm)wake up where the clouds are (Bb7)far be (Eb6)hind me.
Where (Eb)trou bles melt like lem on drops, a (F#dim)way, a bove the chim ney tops, that’s (Fm6)where (F)you’ll (Fm7)find (Bb)me.
(Eb6)Some (Cm7)where (Gm)o ver the rain (Eb7)bow (Ab)blue (Abmaj7)birds (Gm7)fly.
(Ab6)Birds (Abm6)fly (Eb)o ver the (C)rain bow, (F7)why then, oh (Fm)why (Bb7)can’t (Eb6)I?
If (Eb)hap py lit tle blue birds fly be (Fm7)yond the rain bow, why oh (Bb7)why can’t (Eb6)I?
Over The Rainbow by Harold Arlen
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 120 BPM. Difficulty: 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 Ab with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Over The Rainbow" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 21 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abm6, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, +13 more.
- 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.
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