Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Ukulele Tutorial

A ukulele tutorial for Somewhere Over The Rainbow, made famous on the uke by the late, great Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
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CHORDS:
C maj: 0003
Cmaj7: 0002
Amin: 2000
Fmaj: 2010
Gmaj: 0232
Fadd9: 2030
Emin: 4432
E7: 1202
INTRO:
C.... Cmaj7... Am... F....
(Instrumental)
C... G... Am... F... Fadd9... F...
(Instrumental)
C... Em.... F... C...
Ooo, Ooo, Oooo,
F... E7... Am... F...
Ooo, ooo, oooo
VERSE:
(C) Somewhere (Em) over the rainbow
(F) way up (C) high
(F) and the (C) dreams that you dream of
(G) once in a lulla(Am)by
(F)....
CHORUS
(C) Someday I'll wish upon a star
(G) Wake up where the clouds are far
(Am) behind (F) me
(C) Where trouble melts like lemon drops
(G) High above the chimney tops)
That's (Am) where you'll (F) find me

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We played this song at my father's funeral. I wanted to honor him by learning this. Thank you so much sir.

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God bless his soul, Rest In Paradise

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thats so cool

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Same here…how are you doing ❤️

[@imfatkid420]

please redo this one I love this song but I like your new videos do you think you could do a remake?

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+Caterina Bentivoglio Nice one! Keep it up, it gets more fun the more you play :)

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me too!!!

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Luis Jurado me too

[@leslietodd1511]

I just bought my uke last week and in five days, you've taught me this song. Never played before; you are a good teacher and your videos are superhelpful. Thank you!

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Thank you! Have fun playing the uke :)

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This man has come ways in the past 9 years

[@cheapelementaryschoolpizza5286]

Could you re-teach this video in a newer video. It's kinda hard to follow this video. 😅 I really want to learn this song.

[@lorenalexander712]

Your voice is also really soft in this recording, so I'm having difficulty hearing you.

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Agreed

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I sang this and played it for the talent show this year. Thanks, uke teacher! I'm trying not to brag, but it was a very successful performance

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+Caroline Hummingbird Congrats! Glad it went well! 😃👍

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The Ukulele Teacher please redo this song!!!

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My left ear enjoyed this video

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Ashley Salcido ikr I felt t like I was going definitely in my right ear

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[@maryruffcorn1358]

THANKS! I have been learning to play for two and a half yrs. now and just came upon you today. This song was my inspiration for my playing the ukulele and to learn the variation for plucking really adds a lot. Same with the intro for Frozen! You are a great teacher.

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Thank you very much! :)

[@haydenlep12]

im a beginner uke player and Grace VanderWaal inspired me to play the ukulele!! thank you for making this i sang this and played it! 😄this is my first song and thank you!!

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❤

[@DemonicMINIX]

I just found your channel & I want to say thank you for making understandable Ukulele tutorials. It's extremely helpful.

[@justine2350]

I like this tutorial best because you take it section by section, chord by chord, play each chord, then play each section. I learned easily! Make more tutorials like this please! Thank you!

[@bromixsr]

This was the song that first got me interested in the uke, but it was internet teachers like this one here that kept me playing. Great vids.

[@celia9062]

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[@broganbrown1721]

I have subscribed to this channel since early December and have watched many videos but I must say that this one was by far the easiest to understand and learn with. Having the full song in the description and the chords on the screen as you played them made all the difference. Please make more videos like this one! Thank you for teaching me!

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Glad you're enjoying having fun with the uke!

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You made me so happy! I just bought my uke a week ago and I was just grinning after playing just a small bit of this song!!!!

[@moneypenny501]

This was great! The pictures helped so much! Have feeling I will be watching this video on repeat until I master the song! Please keep making more videos like this one!

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Done - check out the video description!

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I used to play guitar years ago and just pickup up a ukulele and yours is the first tutorial I found. You are so personable its ridiculous. Great tutorial too very clear and well thought out :-) NOW to see if I can attempt it !

[@nataliadehutiray2186]

Bought a Ukelele 3 days ago and your tutorials are great, so thank you! Going to play this for my mum on mother's day! Now to learn how to sing at the same time..

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Nice one! Glad you're enjoying the vids... You're on your own with the singing though, I'm afraid!

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Hey I love your tutorials, I barely started learning the Uke and stumbled across your videos and I'm learning so much. I love Tøp so all your tutorials of their songs have been a big help, but I was wondering if you could make an updated, easier version because I've seen easier ways to play it so if you could make a new one that would be awesome😊 thank you for all the help❤️

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[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Had a lot of requests for this one - think it might have to be my next vid!

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

My pleasure!

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[@soundofbecca]

Thank you - with your help I finished the song today. Now I'm looking forward for your next tutorials. :)

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Super helpful and fun to do. You explain well with just the right balance of explanation and encouragement. Many thanks and happy holidays.

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Thanks! And same to you (albeit for next year now, as I'm a bit late in replying!)

[@eatdietramen]

Beautiful setup of the parts of the video, links are prevalent but not annoying. You're doin' it right.

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

No probs - glad you're having fun!

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Hmm... As you asked so nicely (and as it's an awesome uke tune) I *might* put up a mini-vid for this one at some point! Might take a little while though.,,

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Glad to hear it!

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Extremely helpful!! Great for both beginning and intermediate players. Thank you for taking the time to explain each chord and show fret patterns :)

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Hi Dude, as I say in the video, it doesn't matter what strings you pick, or in what order - as long as it sounds good to you and you're having fun, that's the main thing!

[@SoundLikeShannon]

Ah this is the best tutorial of this song I've found. Thank you soooo much :D

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Your wish is my command - check out my new vid!

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[@KojiWoji_]

The Ukulele Teacher is there any chance you could teach us how to pluck and play strings more on an advanced level if you haven't already?

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

No probs - have fun with it!

[@curtc6765]

Thanks for posting this uke teacher. I bought my daughter a uke for Christmas. Really looking forward to seeing her uke-n-smile. This is a great break down of the song that will come in handy when she's ready to tackle it. The complaints in the comments must be about a different version of the lesson. I'm sure you would've stopped traffic with some vocals :) Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@carterowings-hurgronje6008]

please please redo this song and include strumming patterns and new progression! you are my fave uke teacher. would love to learn more!!

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My first time ever playing the Ukulele. But I play a six string. Great chord explanations. Thank you! Subscribed!

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“The ‘Ooo’ part which I’m not gonna do, it only annoys the neighbors” oh hella THAT’S ME

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[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@pacoquico]

like the way you´ve presented the lesson, nice and clear for a beginner. thanks

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Thanks for contributing to all the fun I've had learning the Uke in 2012. Have a great 2013

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[@l3oogle]

Can you redo this video? Maybe sing in the new one, I find it harder to learn without your current video format.

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Thank you so much. These videos have been really useful for a beginner like me. I had no idea IZ was Yokozuna in the WWF

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[@ShesABrykHouse]

I love your tutorials! I learned this song here then started playing along with the IZ official video. I noticed the second part of His intro (before Ooos), is C, G, Am, Fadd9, F. He doesn't play F before the Fadd9. You might want to update the chord progression in your description. Keep up the great work!

[@doleesi]

Your tutorial is very easy to follow. Thanks so much!

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Love your videos my friend. This song is a great classic. Subscribed!

[@Plushybean]

I love your videos! I was hoping you could remake this video using your more current methods, as it's easier to learn that way! Thank you!

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really cool to see how much youve progressed

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I love your ukele tutorials. I have played piano for years and years. I also own and play a range of recorders as well I own an alto a sapranino as well as a classical, took violin 1 year in high school ages ago so I don't think that counts my point being I love love music and once determined I can pick it up fairly quickly. 5 years ago while on vacation on Hawaii I bought this beautiful handmade ukele as a souvenir. I didnt know anything about ukele's. Now that I have done a bit of research I know a little bit. I'm sure I over paid for it. I don't even want to admit what I paid. I was a tourist sucker now that I have look3d at different name brands. It doesn't have a name brand at all. It is all hand done so I hope it's still a good one.???? Idk I promised when I bought it. I would teach myself to play. It only took 5 years ha but I have been hard at it almost a month now and can play quite a few tunes just more slowly as I get used to changing chords more quickly than I do now. BUT I Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy learning from you. your funny as well as very talented and patient. I feel like my tutor is Simon Pegg. who knew Simon Pegg was such a great ukele teacher lol. m. not to shabby ;-). Thx for what you do for us newbies. I'm loving it. it is hard for me to put it down.

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

+Julie Foggin That's so crazy you would say that - I was just talking to someone about 2 days ago that people ALWAYS tell me I look/sound like Simon Pegg! Luckily I'm a fan so I don't mind at all :) Good luck with your uke adventure and keep on strumming!

[@Dzaeli]

I definitely agree with all the comments asking for a remake of this one, my friend wants me to learn this.

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Thannnkkkk you so much! Im comvinced. Im buying a uke this weekend. Haha. You are a fantastic teacher! Thanks for sharing the music

[@joemariism]

Brilliant Demo.. Life should be easy... And that's how suppose to be...

[@xs11cruiser]

Thanks, got every bit down on paper. Now it's time to strum.

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i learned this in a night :) thanks so much!! love all your videos!!

[@響子-v2u]

PLEASE REMAKE THIS VID! IT WOULD MEAN *SO MUCH* TO SO MANY PEOPLE. PLEASE!!

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Umm, dude. From scratch, too awesome, CAUSE OF YOU! You're a pretty good teacher. Keep'em coming! :D

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

No probs!

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Thank you so much!!! Your the perfect teacher! You should do a tutorial of "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby Mcferrin. That would be awesome:D

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First song learnt! Thank you so much please continue making videos!!

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[@EndDst]

Great instruction-I will be watching more of your songs, thanks

[@martinrosen9742]

I would have more emphasis on the strumming pattern, which I have difficulties wi

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Thank you very much - good luck with it!

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Thanks guy!

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I love your videos, they're so helpful! Thank you!

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Thanks, I'm thinking of doing some more theme tunes in the future - I've had a lot of requests for Pokemon...

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Cool!

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[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

You don't have to place two fingers on the same string, it's just an easier way to move from one chord to another - Instead of moving your whole hand into a new shape you can just add a finger.

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