The Original Lyrics of “Over The Rainbow”
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There’s a land that I’ve heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That’s where you’ll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There’s a land that I’ve heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That’s where you’ll find me..
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?
The Authors and Performers of “Over The Rainbow”
“Over the Rainbow” is a world-famous song composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg. Its most celebrated performance is by Judy Garland, who sang it in the role of Dorothy in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz”. This version became iconic and has had a lasting cultural impact.
Over the years, “Over the Rainbow” has been reinterpreted by numerous artists through a variety of styles and arrangements. Some of the most notable performers include:
- Eva Cassidy: Her acoustic version, featuring an emotional voice and delicate guitar, is deeply appreciated for its sincerity and beauty.
- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole: His ukulele medley of “Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World” became famous worldwide for its sweetness and originality.
- Ariana Grande: She has performed the song on several occasions, showcasing her vocal talent and respect for the classic.
- Patti LaBelle: Known for her powerful voice, she delivered an emotional and soulful interpretation of the song.
- Ray Charles: He offered a unique rendition, enriched by his distinctive style and unmistakable voice.
Beyond these artists, countless others have performed “Over the Rainbow” over the years — each adding their own personal touch to this timeless classic.
Translation of “Over The Rainbow” into Italian: “Sopra l’arcobaleno”
Da qualche parte sopra l’arcobaleno
proprio lassù,
ci sono i sogni che hai fatto
una volta durante la ninna nanna
Da qualche parte sopra l’arcobaleno
volano uccelli blu
e i sogni che hai fatto,
i sogni diventano davvero realtà
Un giorno esprimerò un desiderio su una stella cadente
mi sveglierò quando le nuvole saranno lontane dietro di me dove i problemi si fondono come gocce di limone
lassù in alto, sulle cime dei camini, è proprio lì che mi troverai
Da qualche parte sopra l’arcobaleno,
volano uccelli blu
e i sogni che hai osato fare,
oh perchè, perchè non posso io?
Un giorno esprimerò un desiderio su una stella cadente
mi sveglierò quando le nuvole saranno lontane dietro di me
dove i problemi si fondono come gocce di limone
lassù in alto, sulle cime dei camini, è proprio lì che mi troverai
Da qualche parte sopra l’arcobaleno
ci sono i sogni che hai osato fare, oh perchè, perchè non posso io?
Video: “Over The Rainbow” sung by Ella Fitzgerald
Easy “Over The Rainbow” Chords in C
“Over the Rainbow” is a very famous song, often played on guitar or piano. To play it easily in the key of C major, you can use the following basic chords. Keep in mind that this is a simplified version and may not exactly match the original arrangement.
Chords:
C major (C)
E minor (Em)
F major (F)
G major (G)
A minor (Am)
B major (B)
Chord structure:
C: C, E, G
Em: E, G, B
F: F, A, C
G: G, B, D
Am: A, C, E
B: B, D#, F#
Basic chorus progression:
C – Em – F – C – F – C – G – C
The melody and lyrics fit nicely over this chord progression.
C Em F C
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
F C G C
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
C Em F Em A
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
F C G C
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
C
Someday I'll wish upon a star
F
And wake up where the clouds are far
C G
Behind me
C
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
B
High above the chimney tops
Em G
That's where you'll find me
You can play these chords in a simple way, either by strumming or arpeggiating, depending on your comfort level and preferred style.
This post is also available in: Italiano (Italian)
