Somewhere Over the Rainbow Chords
by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
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About Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's ukulele rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, combined with What a Wonderful World, transformed two classic songs into a gentle Hawaiian masterpiece. Recorded in a single take at 3 AM in a Honolulu studio, the medley became one of the most-downloaded songs in digital music history. The recording captures a moment of pure, spontaneous artistry that continues to move listeners decades later.
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Tips for Playing Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Traditionally played on ukulele with C-Em-F-C-F-E7-Am-F progression
On guitar, play in C major with standard chord shapes
The intro uses C-Em-F-C pattern with gentle fingerpicking or strumming
Keep the feel relaxed and unhurried — the Hawaiian spirit is everything
The medley transitions smoothly between Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World
Fun Facts About Somewhere Over the Rainbow
The recording was done in a single take at 3 AM when IZ called the studio on a whim
IZ weighed nearly 760 pounds and passed away at age 38
The song has been used in dozens of films, TV shows, and commercials
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