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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 — 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 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”
- 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 Ab.
- 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.
- 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 Ab at 120 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 Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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