[Intro] G/D D Em C/E G/D D Em C/E C C [Intro] G Bm C G Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo... C B7 Em C/E Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo... [Verse] G Bm Somewhere over the rainbow, C G way up high C G and the dreams that you dream of D Em C once in a lullaby. Ohhhh. [Verse] G Bm Somewhere over the C G rainbow bluebirds fly C G and the dreams that you dream of, D Em C dreams really do come true. Ohhhh. [Bridge] G Someday I'll wish upon a star, Bm wake up where the clouds are Em C far behind me. G Where troubles melts like lemon drops, Bm high above the chimney tops, Em C that's where you'll find me, oh [Verse] G Bm Somewhere over the rainbow, C G bluebirds fly C G and the dreams that D you dare to, oh, why, Em C oh why can't I? I-I-I, oh [Bridge] G Someday I'll wish upon a star, Bm wake up where the clouds are Em C far behind me-e-e. G Where troubles melts like lemon drops, Bm high above the chimney tops Em C that's where you'll find me, oh [Verse] G Bm Somewhere over the rainbow, C G way up high C G D and the dreams that you dare to, why, Em C oh why can't I? I-I-I [Outro] G Bm C G Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo... C B7 Em C Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo...
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The track was produced by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole & Jon de Mello.
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Capo: 5th fret
- Chords: G/D, D, Em, C/E, C, G, Bm, b7
- BPM: 170
- Suggested Strumming: D DU UD U
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C = No Chord
Track Info
- Song: Over The Rainbow
- Artist: Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
- Produced by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole & Jon de Mello
- Release Date: 1990
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Over The Rainbow in?
Over The Rainbow is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Over The Rainbow?
You need G/D, D, Em, C/E, C, G, Bm, b7 to play Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.
Do I need a capo for Over The Rainbow?
Yes, place a capo on the 5th fret to play Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.
How hard is Over The Rainbow to play on guitar?
Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.