Somewhere Over The Rainbow Chords
Here are the chords for “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Judy Garland — in the key of C (C, G, Em and Am). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Somewhere Over The Rainbow
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About Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Judy Garland's “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 11 chords — C, G, Em, Am, D, Bm, G7 and Gm, and a few more — with the progression centred on C, G and Em. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow — FAQ
What key is “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” in?
“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Judy Garland is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”?
“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” uses 11 chords: C, G, Em, Am, D, Bm, G7 and Gm, and a few more.
Is “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”?
“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” is performed by Judy Garland.
Is there a play-along video for “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”?
“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” is categorised as Pop.
