Over the Rainbow Guitar Chords

Below are the guitar chords for Over the Rainbow. This chord chart contains the basic harmonic progression using simple guitar chords. There are more embellished versions of this song that use chromatic harmonies and suspended chords or higher tertian chords (7ths, 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths). I recommend playing this song in the key of G and using a capo on the 1st fret if you'd like to be in Ab like how the original was sung. The chords you'll need to know for this version of Over the Rainbow are G, G7 C, Cm, Em, Bm, Am, F#, D and D7. I have included a page containing the chord diagrams and the music and tab notation showing the chord structure and harmonic rhythm for the song. I have also included a basic chord chart with lyrics and chord names so you can strum and sing along. You can use any strumming pattern you'd like as long as it fits into the 4/4 meter of the song. Feel free to switch strumming patterns as you see fit to match the harmonic rhythm. Good luck and hope you have fun! Please check out my finger style version below.