The lyrics for the song 'Somewhere over the rainbow' were written by Yip Harburg and the original version was sung by Judy Garland in 1939. The most memorable version of the song is by israel kamakawiwoʻole and features a strumming ukulele. Ultimately the meaning refers to hope. More specifically about how we are currently facing problems but somewhere over the rainbow dreams can come true, so keep on dreaming. Play this popular song on the kalimba with the notation below.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Tutorial Video
Letter Notation
C° C°° B° G° A° B° C°° C° A° G°
C° F° E° C° D° E° F° D° B C° D° E° C°
G° E° G° E° G° E° G° E°
G° F° G° F° G° F° G° F° G° A° A°
Number Notation
1° 1°° 7° 5° 6° 7° 1°° 1° 6° 5°
1° 4° 3° 1° 2° 3° 4° 2° 7 1° 2° 3° 1°
5° 3° 5° 3° 5° 3° 5° 3°
5° 4° 5° 4° 5° 4° 5° 4° 5° 6° 6°
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