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(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 — 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 Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full 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 Ab 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Over The Rainbow" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 21 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abm6, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, +13 more.
- 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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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