Let It Rain
View chords used in this chart
Intro [2X]:
(several guitars arr. for two; acoustic plays chords indicated)
Guitar 1 (left channel)
A G
v v v v v v v v
-0---------------|-----------------
-5---5---5-3-5-8-|-----------------
-----------------|---7-------------
-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------
Guitar 2 (right channel):
v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------------
-2---2---2-0-2-3-|---0-------------
-2---2---2-0-2-4-|---0-------------
-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------
Bass:
v v v v v v v v
-----------------|---------141414---------
-----------------|----------------141414--
-----------------|------------------------
-----------------|------------------------
Guitar 1:
[1:] [2:]
(G) A (G F#m Em*)
v v v v v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------0----------- |-----------------
-8---8---8-7--s10|-----------10-10------- |---8---7---5-----
-------------7---|--------911-----11-11-9 |-----------------
-----------------|----------------------- |-----------------
-----------------|----------------------- |-----------------
-----------------|----------------------- |-----------------
^^^^^^^^^
omit before solo
*E before solo
Guitar 2:
[1:] [2:]
v v v v v v v v v v v v
-----------------|----------------- |-----------------
-3---3---3-2-0-5-|----------------- |---3---2---0-----
-4---4---4-2-0-6-|---------0-0----- |---4---2---0*----
-----------------|-------24---4-4-2 |-----------------
-----------------|----------------- |-----------------
-----------------|----------------- |-----------------
*1 before solo
Bass:
v v v v v v v v
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-12--------------|-----------------
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Verse:
D Am
The rain has followed me through the mist
C G D
Of sorrow that surrounded me
(D) Am
The sun could never thaw away
C G D
The bliss that lays around me
Chorus:
D Am D Am
Let it rain, let it rain
C G D
Let your love rain down on me
D Am D Am
Let it rain, let it rain
C G [1,3: D 2,4: A; to intro]
Let it rain, rain, rain
Verse 2:
My life was like a desert flower
Burning in the sun
Until I found the way to love
Was harder said than done
[repeat chorus]
[repeat intro; drums enter 2nd time]
Guitar solo:
F#m F+ F#m7/E F#m7/D#
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Em7 A13 [3X] Em7: 022030 A13: x02022
/ / / / / / / /
Verse 2:
Now I know the secret
There is nothing that I lack
When I give my heart to you
You'll surely give it back
[repeat chorus, 2X]
Coda:
[repeat first four bars of intro 18X; drums enter 2nd time, band and
guitar solo 3rd time; disintegrates at end]
-- another ace 70's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Let It 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 A. 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.