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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Over The Rainbow" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Over The Rainbow"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Over The Rainbow". Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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