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Somewhere Over The Rainbow Chords by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Somewhere Over The Rainbow chords by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Guitar chords with lyrics

Intro:
G D Em C
G D Em Em7 C

Intro:
G     D     C     G
Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo...
C     B7    Em    C
Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo...

Chorus:
G          D            C
Somewhere over the rainbow,
       G
Way up high
C       G                   D
And the dreams that you dream of,
Em             C
Once in a lullaby...
     G          D            C
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
           G
Blue birds fly
C       G                   D
And the dreams that you dream of
   Em             C
Dreams really do come true...
Verse:
    G
Someday I'll wish upon a star
D                                Em      C
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
      G
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
D
High above the chimney tops
       Em           C
That's where you'll find me

Chorus:
     G          D            C
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
           G
Blue birds fly
C       G                   D
And the dream that you dare to
  Em             C
Why oh why can't I...

Verse:
    G
Someday I'll wish upon a star
D                                Em      C
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
      G
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
D
High above the chimney tops
       Em           C
That's where you'll find me

Chorus:
     G          D            C
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
           G
Blue birds fly
C       G                   D
And the dream that you dare to
  Em             C
Why oh why can't I...

Outro:
G     D     C     G
Oooo, oooo, oooo, oooo...
C     B7    Em    C

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About this song

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is a medley combining the songs "Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz" and "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. Israel's rendition features his iconic ukulele playing and soothing vocals, creating a unique and heartfelt interpretation of these classic tunes. The song has become synonymous with peace and hope, resonating with listeners worldwide.