It's Raining
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G D7 G G7
It's rainin' so hard, looks like it's going to rain all night
C Cm
And this is the time, I'd love to be holding you tight
G D7 G C
But I guess I'll have to accept the fact that you're not here
A7 D7 D+
I wish tonight would hurry up and end, my dear
G D7 G G7
It's rainin' so hard, it's really coming down
C Cm
Sittin' by my window, watchin' the rain fall to the ground
G D7 G C
This is the time, I'd love to be holding you tight
A7 D7 G
I guess I'll just go crazy tonight
G D7 G G7
It's rainin' so hard, brings back memories
C Cm
Of the time when you were here with me
G D7 G C
Counting every drop, about to blow my top
A7 D7 D+
I wish this rain would hurry up and stop
G D7 G G7
I got the blues, so bad, I could hardly catch my breath
C Cm
The harder it rains, the worse it get
G D7 G C
This is the time, I'd love to be holding you tight
A7 D7 G
I guess I'll just go crazy tonight
SOLO OVER verse 1ST CHORDS
G D7 G G7
It's rainin' so hard, brings back memories
C Cm
Of the time when you were here with me
G D7 G C
Counting every drop, about to blow my top
A7 D7 D+
I wish this rain would hurry up and stop
G D7 G G7
I got the blues, so bad, I could hardly catch my breath
C Cm
The harder it rains, the worse it get
G D7 G C
This is the time, I'd love to be holding you tight
A7 D7 G Gmaj9
I guess I'll just go crazy tonight
How to play It's Raining
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.