Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Somewhere Over The Rainbow Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" smoothly on your guitar.

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C   G   Am   F
C   G   Am   F
F   F


C     Em    F     C
Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo
F     E     Am    F
Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo


 C        Em               F        C
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
F         C                      G               Am
And the dreams that you dream of once in a lullaby.
F
Ohhhh.


 C        Em              F            C
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
F         C                        G
And the dreams that you dream of, dreams
                 Am    F
Really do come true.   Ohhhh.


     C
Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Em                                 Am    F
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me-e-e.
        C
Where troubles melts like lemon drops,
Em
High above the chimney tops,
        Am           F
That's where you'll find me, oh


 C         Em               F           C
Somewhere over the rainbow,  bluebirds fly
F        C                             G
And the dreams that you dare to, oh, why,
             Am  F
Oh why can't I?  I-I-I, oh


     C
Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Em                                 Am    F
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me-e-e.
        C
Where troubles melts like lemon drops,
Em
High above the chimney tops
        Am           F
That's where you'll find me, oh


C         Em               F         C
Somewhere over the rainbow,  way up high
F         C                        G
And the dreams that you dare to, why,
             Am  F
Oh why can't I?  I-I-I


C     Em    F     C
Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo
F     E7    Am    F
Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow: Guitar Chords

Learn Somewhere Over The Rainbow Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

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