Early Mornin Rain
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Intro: C G C
[Verso 1]
G C
In the early mornin' rain with a dollar in my hand
Dm G C
And an achin' in my heart and my pockets full of sand
Dm C
I'm a long way from home and I miss my loved ones so
G C G C
In the early mornin' rain with nowhere to go
[Verso 2]
G C
Out on runway number nine big 707 set to go
Dm G C
I'm stuck here on the ground where the cold winds blow
Dm C
The liquor tasted good and the women all were fast
G C
There she goes, my friend, she's rollin' down at last
Harmonica Solo:
G C Dm G C
[Verso 3]
G C
Hear the mighty engines roar, see the silver bird on high
Dm G C
She's away and westward bound, far above the clouds she'll fly
Dm G C
Where the mornin' rain don't fall and the sun always shines
Dm G C
She'll be flyin' over my home in about three hours time
Harmonica Solo:
G C Dm G C
[Verso 4]
G C
This old airport's got me down, it's no earthly good to me
Dm G C
'Cause I'm stuck here on the ground, cold and drunk as I might be
Dm G C
You can't hop a jet plane like you can a freight train
Dm G C
So I'd best be on my way in the early mornin' rain
Outro:
G C Dm G C
Dm C Dm G C
How to play Early Mornin Rain
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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.