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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, Judy Garland Harold Arlen Songs from United States Basic

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C G Am F
C G Am F
F F

C Em F C
F E7 Am F

C Em F C
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
F C G Am F
There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
C Em F C
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
F C G Am F
And the dreams that you dream of, dreams really do come true
C G Am F
Someday I’ll wish upon a star, wake up where the clouds are far behind me
C
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
G Am F
High above the chimney tops is where you’ll find me
C Em F C
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
F C G Am F
And the dreams that you dare to, oh why, oh why can’t I?
C G Am F
Someday I’ll wish upon a star, wake up where the clouds are far behind me
C
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
G Am F
High above the chimney tops is where you’ll find me
C Em F C
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
F C G Am F
And the dreams that you dare to, oh why, oh why can’t I?
C C Em Em F F C C
ooh… ooh…
F F E7 E7 Am Am F F
ooh… ooh eeh aa uh uh….

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Performer: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was a Hawaiian singer and musician known for his beautiful, gentle voice and interpretations of traditional Hawaiian music. He is best known for his medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World," featured in many movies, television shows, and commercials. Kamakawiwoʻole passed away in 1997 at the age of 38.