How Much Rain
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#1
F Bb F
Like a raging flood that ruins a poor man's land
C7
You keep doing things to hurt me all you can
F Bb F
But the thickness that we knew is growing thin
Bb F Bb F C7 F Bb F
How much r-a-i-n can one man stand (one man stand)
Chorus *Note, words in parenthesize are 'backup' singer parts!
C7 F C7 F Bb F
How much rain (how much rain) can one man stand (one man stand)
Bb C7
I gave you everything but my right hand
F Bb F
If you won't let me love you then don't let me be your friend
Bb F Bb F C7 F Bb F
How much r-a-i-n can one man stand (one man stand)
#2
Bb F
I can see them big old storm clouds movin' in
C7
There's a stranger in your big brown eyes again
F Bb F
And you've told him that I'm just an old time friend
Bb F Bb F C7 F Bb F
How much r-a-i-n can one man stand (one man stand)
Chorus *Note, words in parenthesize are 'backup' singer parts!
C7 F C7 F Bb F
How much rain (how much rain) can one man stand (one man stand)
Bb C7
I gave you everything but my right hand
F Bb F
Well if you won't let me love you then don't let me be your friend
Bb F Bb F C7 F Bb F
How much r-a-i-n can one man stand (one man stand)
Bb F Bb F C7 F
How much r-a-i-n can one man stand
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How to play How Much Rain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.