Black Rain
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Intro: Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
Ab Bbm Ab
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
I open my eyes, everything shines
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
Swim as the breeze blows down the coast
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
Down on my luck, breathing my last
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
Dirty old hands carry me home
Fm Cm/Eb
Red sky turning round
C# Cm
Black rain falling down
Bb
If you?ve got love
Bb Eb Eb7
You better hope that thats enough
Fm Cm/Eb
Sandstorm cuts your skin
C# Cm
Black cloud circling
Bb
If you?ve got love
Bb Eb Eb7
You better hope that thats enough
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
You came from the south to Lebadon Shore
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
Folding our clothes, dived into ... (unsure)
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
The blackest of seas glittering red
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab
Lit by the fire over our heads
Fm Cm/Eb
Red sky turning round
C# Cm
Black rain falling down
Bb
If you?ve got love
Bb Eb Eb7
You better hope that thats enough
Fm Cm/Eb
Sandstorm cuts your skin
C# Cm
Songbirds circling
Bb
If you?ve got love
Bb Eb Eb7
You better hope that thats enough
Fm Cm/Eb C# Cm Bb Bb Eb Eb7
Ohhhh You better hope that thats enough
Ab Bbm Bbm Ab Ab Bbm Bbm Ab (2x)
Oooohh Oooooooooh Oooooooooh Ooooooooh
Fm Cm/Eb C# Cm Bb Bb Eb Eb7
Oooooooooooooooooooooh
Fm Cm/Eb C# Cm Bb Bb Eb Eb7
Oooooooooooooooooooooh
Fm Cm/Eb C# Cm Bb Bb Eb Eb7
Ab Bbm
How to play Black Rain
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 Ab. 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.