Rainbow
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(I'm not sure about the correct name for D, if you know it, please leave a
comment and I'll correct it)
Intro: G Em C G G Em C D*
G Em C G
When it rains it pours, but you didn’t even noticed
G Em C D*
It ain’t raining anymore, it’s hard to breathe when all you know is
Em B7 Em Asus4
the struggle of, rising above, the rising water line
G Em C G D/F#
The sky is finally open, rain and wind stopped blowin'
Em A D
But you’re stuck out in the same old storm again
G Em C G D/F#
Hold tight to your umbrella, darling I’m just trying to tell ya
Em G D G
That there’s always been a rainbow hanging over your head
G Em C G G Em C D*
G Em C G
If you could see what I see, you’d be blinded by the colors
G Em C D*
Yellow, red and orange and green, and at least a million others
Em B7 Em Asus4
Tie up the bow, take off your coat, and take a look around
G Em C G D/F#
The sky is finally open, rain and wind stopped blowin'
Em A D
But you’re stuck out in the same old storm again
G Em C G D/F#
Hold tight to your umbrella, darling I’m just trying to tell ya
Em G D G
That there’s always been a rainbow hanging over your head
Em C D* Em C D*
Em B7 Em Asus4
So, tie up the bow, take off your coat, and take a look around
C/G
Everything is alright now
G Em C G D/F#
‘Cause the sky is finally open, rain and wind stopped blowing
Em A D
But you’re stuck out in the same old storm again
G Em C G D/F#
Let go of your umbrella, darling I’m just trying to tell ya
Em G D G D/F#
That there’s always been a rainbow hanging over your head
Em G D G Em C D* G Em C D* G
There’s always been a rainbow hanging over your head
How to play Rainbow
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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.