Let It Rain
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Intro: D D6 D D9 D
E9
Let it rain
G D
As I walk these streets unknown
D/C
To no one named
G/B G
Not even myself
D/F# Em7
When I'm low
Give me hope
D/F#
That help is coming
G D/F# Em
When I need it most
Em7
Give me hope
D/F#
That help is coming
G D/F# Em
When I need it most
D D6 D D9 D
E9
Let it go
G D
No mother no father no home
D/C
Forget as all others
G/B G
Have forgotten
D/F# Em7
When I'm alone
Give me hope
D/F#
That help is coming
G D/F# Em
When I need it most
Em7
Give me hope
D/F#
That help is coming
G D/F# Em
When I need it most
D D6 D D9 D
E9
Let it come
G
Love that lifts me up
D
Pain that brings me down
D/C G/B G
Everything I'd ever want and don't
D/F# Em7
When I'm not strong
Give me hope
D/F#
That help is coming
G D/F# Em
When I need it most
Em7
Give me hope
D/F#
That help is coming
G D/F# Em
When I need it most
D D6 D D9 D
E9
Let it rain
G D
Let it flood these streets and wash me away
D/C G/B
To where it makes no difference who I am
G
Or what the future holds
D/F# Em7
When I don't know
Give me hope
D/F#
That help is coming
G D/F# Em
When I need it most
Em7
Give me hope
D/F#
That help is coming
G D/F# Em
When I need it most
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 D. 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.