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WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO THE RAIN Time: 2/2 Tenor: C Bass: A
1 * 2m 5
Just a little rain, falling all a-round
3m 57 1 *
The grass lifts its head to the heavenly sound
6m * 3m *
Just a little rain, just a little rain
4 * 5 *
What have they done to the rain
CHORUS:
1 * 2m 5
Just a little boy, standing in the rain
3m 57 1 *
The gentle rain that falls for years
6m * 3m *
And the grass is gone, the boy disap-pears
4 * 1 *
And rain keeps falling like helpless tears
2m * 5 *
And what have they done to the rain
1 * 2m 5
Just a little breeze, out of the sky
3m 57 1 *
The leaves pat their hands as the breeze blows by
6m * 3m *
Just a little breeze with some smoke in its eye
4 * 5 *
And what have they done to the rain
NOTES:
SYMBOLS:
- Asterisk (*) = new measure, play same chord
- Period (.) = 1/8 note rest at start of a measure
- Underline(_) = sustain note into next measure
CHORDS (Number System):
- Example: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Key of C: C D E F G A B
- Detailed description: /pub/guitar/other_stuff/numbering_system.txt
- Submitted by: Barrie McCombs (bmccombs@acs.ucalgary.ca)
How to play Subject
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 C. 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.