April Showers
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Intro
C G Am F
C C/B Am
Looking for an angel in these hills
C/B C C/B
Looking for a map to find what we left behind
Am
Knowing that we will
C/B C C/B Am
Always end up right where we start
D7/F# F
Cause I got time on my hands and hope in my heart
Am G
We both understand we weren't meant to be apart
C G
April showers bring May flowers
Am F
I have seen rain before
C G
But if Sunday morning lets that sun in
Am F
What are we waiting for
G C Am
Cause love leaves an open door
C C/B Am
If I had one wish I'd wish for two
C/B C C/B Am
One for me, baby, and one for you
C/B C C/B Am
And it would find you right where you are
D7/F# F
With time on your hands and hope in your heart
Am G
We both understand we were written in the stars
C G
April showers bring May flowers
Am F
I have seen rain before
C G
But if Sunday morning lets that sun in
Am F
What are we waiting for
G F
Cause love leaves an open door
F G
It's worth all the cost
F Fm C C/B Am
Til I find what I lost in your eyes
G D7/F#
And you realize
C G
April showers bring May flowers
Am F
We have seen rain before
C G
But if Sunday morning lets that sun in
Am F
What are we waiting for
G
Cause love leaves an open
F G
Wishing and hoping
F G C G Am F G C
Love leaves an open door
How to play April Showers
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.