When It Rains The Blues
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C
Baby baby if it ever rains on you
C G7
Baby I'm a talking about the blues for you
G7
You get soaked to the skin
G7 C
And your cheating heart would cry within boo boo boo hoo
C
Baby baby if there ever comes a day
C G7
You wind up with a broken heart on a dark rainy day
G7
It's only then you'll see just what you really done to me
G7 C
You know when it rains the blues on you
G7 C
You've never had the blues and you're way overdue
D7 G7
You've been lucky so far you better thank your lucky stars
C
Baby baby if it ever rains on you
C G7
Baby I'm a talking about the blues for you
G7
You'll get soaked to the skin
G7
And your cheating heart would cry within
G7 C
When it rains the blues the blues on you
G7 C
You've never had the blues and you're way overdue
D7 G7
You've been lucky so far you better thank your lucky stars
C
For baby baby if there ever comes a day
C G7
You'll wind up with a broken heart on a dark rainy day
G7
It's only then you'll see just what you really done to me
G7 C
You'll know when it rains the blues on you
G7 C
Yes you'll know when it rains the blues on you
How to play When It Rains The Blues
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.