November Rains - Harry Chapin

November Rains

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capo 2nd fret)
 
Open: Am - F - C (2x's)
 
Em
When November rains
 
F Dm
It rides on the cold wind
 
F Dm Am - G - C
You need somebody holding you tight
 
Em
When November rains
 
F Dm
You need somebody caring
 
F Dm Am - G - C
You want somebody sharing your night
 
Em
When November rains
 
Am
That's when it all falls down
 
F
There are you
 
Em
When November rains
 
Am F
And it's all around and it seems
 
Em Am
That there's nothing left 'cept the dreams
 
D7 G
Of the first sweet warm morning light
 
Am F C
November rains into your deep dark night
 
Em
When November rains
 
F Dm
Midnight is callin'
 
F Dm Am - G - C
The old year is fallin' away
 
Em
When November rains
 
F Dm
It's like something is grievin'
 
F Dm Am - G - C
Or somebody is leaving the stage
 
Em
When November rains
 
Am
And when it all falls down
 
F
There are you
 
Em
When November rains
 
Am F
And it's all around and it seems
 
Em Am
That there's nothing left 'cept the dreams
 
D7 G
Of the first sweet warm morning light
 
Am F C
November rains into your deep dark night
 
Am
November rains
 
Em
Why don't you shine
 
F
Your warm sun on down
 
Am
November rains
 
Em
Why don't you keep me warm
 
F
Past sun down
 
Em F
Why don't you rain your warm sun down
 
Dm
Warm on me
 
Am F
Don't leave me
 
Em
When November rains
 
F Dm
Something is ending
 
F Dm Am - G - C
Somebody's sending an echo
 
Em
When November rains
 
F Dm
It's too late for praying
 
F Dm Am - G - C
It's like somebody's saying don't follow
 
Em
When November rains
 
Am
That's when it all falls down
 
F
There are you
 
Em
When November rains
 
Am F
And it's all around and it seems
 
Em Am
That there's nothing left 'cept the dreams
 
D7 G
Of the first sweet warm morning light
 
Am F C
November rains into your deep dark night
 
Am - F - C

How to play November Rains

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am. 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.

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