What key is "Over The Rainbow (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" in?

"Over The Rainbow (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Over The Rainbow (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" 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 (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Over The Rainbow (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" 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", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Eb)Some (Cm7)where (Eb7)o ver the rain bow (Ab7)way up (Gdim)high,

(Ab6)there’s (Abm6)a (C7)land that I heard of (Bb7)once in a lul la (Eb)by.

(Eb)Some (Cm7)where (Eb7)o ver the rain bow (Ab7)skies are (Gdim)blue,

(Ab6)and (Abm6)the (C7)dreams that you dare to (Bb7)dream real ly do come (Eb)true.

Some (Eb)day I’ll wish up on a star and (Bb7)wake up where the clouds are far be (Eb6)hind me.

Where (Eb)trou bles melt like le mon drops, a (Ebdim)way, a bove the chim ney tops that’s (Fm6)where (Ebm)you’ll (Fm7)find (Bbaug9)me.

(Eb)Some (Cm7)where (Eb7)o ver the rain bow (Ab7)blue birds (Gdim)fly,

(Ab6)birds (Abm6)fly (C7)o ver the rain bow, (Bb7)why then, oh why can’t (Eb)I?