Praying For Rain
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It’s been hotter than the old folks remember,
F
and it’s got us all praying for rain
Bb
Praying and complaining while the wildfire’s gaining
F C Dm
Oh no, here we go again, here we go again
[Instrumental]
Dm F Gm Dm
Dm F Gm A Dm
[Verse 2]
Dm
Smoke’s gotten thicker and the fire’s movin' quicker,
F
it’s jumping 'cross the canyon wall
Gm
Livestock's bawling and the ashes are falling,
Dm
falling on the forest floor
Dm
The mountains are fading 'cause the smoke’s pervading,
F
there’s a stinging in our eyes and chest
Gm
Day after day it's a thick blue gray
A
It’s got us all fighting for our breath
[Chorus]
Bb
It’s been hotter than the old folks remember
F
and it’s got us all praying for rain
Bb
Praying and complaining while the wildfire’s gaining
F C
Oh no, here we go again.
[Instrumental]
Bb F Bb F C Dm
[Verse 3]
Dm
Sun overhead is a-blazing blood red
F
as the temperatures continue to climb
Gm
The hot wind's blowing and the embers are glowing
Dm
and the fire-fight's running out of time
Dm
There’s a town's burnt down all the way to the ground
F
about a hundred miles to the south
Gm
When the fire started storming, there wasn't much warning,
A
just everybody trying to get out
[Chorus]
Bb
It’s been hotter than the old folks remember
F
and it’s got us all praying for rain
Bb
Praying and complaining while the wildfire’s gaining
F C
Oh no, here we go again.
Bb
It’s been hotter than the old folks remember
F
and it’s got us all praying for rain
Bb
Praying and complaining while the wildfire’s gaining
F C Dm
Oh no, here we go again, here we go again.
Dm
Here we go again. Here we go again.
How to play Praying For 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.