Rhythm of the Rain chords
The CascadesSong Key: E Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 114 bpm
Guitar Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Intermediate 🟠
Chords: E, F#m, G#m, A, B7, C#m
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Rhythm of the Rain
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E C#m E B7
Intro: (Thunder) | | | | |
E A
1. Lis-ten to the rhy-thm of the fal-ling rain
E B7
Tel-ling me just what a fool I've been
E A
I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain
E B7 E B7
And let me be a-lone a - | gain - |
E A
2. The on-ly girl I care about has gone a-way
E B7
Look-ing for a brand-new start
E A
But lit-tle does she know that when she left that day
E B7 E
A-long with her, she took my heart
A G#m
Bridge: Rain, please tell me now does that seem fair
A E
For her to steal my heart a-way when she don't care?
C#m F#m B7 E B7
I can't love a-no-ther when my heart's some-where far a-way | |
E A
3. The on-ly girl I care about has gone a-way
E B7
Look-ing for a brand-new start
E A
But lit-tle does she know that when she left that day
E B7 E B7
A-long with her, she took my | heart - |
E A E B7 E A E B7 E
Instr: | | | | | | | - | |
A G#m
Bridge: Rain won't you tell her that I love her so
A E
Please ask the sun to set her heart a-glow
C#m F#m B7 E B7
Rain in her heart and let the love we knew start to grow | |
E A
4. Lis-ten to the rhythm of the fal-ling rain
E B7
Tel-ling me just what a fool I've been
E A
I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain
E B7 E B7
And let me be a-lone a - | gain - |
E C#m
Outro: Oh, lis-ten to the fal-ling rain
E C#m
Pitter-patter, pitter-patter Woah oo, woah, oo,
E C#m
Lis-ten lis-ten to the fal-ling rain
E C#m
Pitter-patter, pitter-patter Woah oo, woah, oo,
E C#m E B7 E
Lis-ten lis-ten to the fal-ling rain | - | 𝄑 |
Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: E Major – 4 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderate rock
- Metronome: ♩ = 114
- Voice Range: B3 - E5
- Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major: E, A
- Minor: F#m, G#m, C#m
- Dominant 7th: B7
Beginner Guitarists:
This has been give Intermediate level status due to chords that are typically played as barre chords, namely, F#m, G#m, and C#m.
If you really want to challenge yourself, here are some voicings that beginners may find achievable, and a great stepping stone for learning full barre chords, if you haven't already done so.
Right-handed Charts:
Left-handed Charts:
Easier Key for Beginners
If you find these chords too difficult to play, try the key of C Major instead. It uses only beginner‑friendly chords and avoids barre chords altogether, making it much easier to learn and enjoy.
Chords in C Major: C, Dm, Em, F, G7, Am
Playing with the video?
Place a capo on the 4th fret, and don't forget to press "C" on the Transposer.
Song Details:
- Songwriter: John Claude Gummoe
- Lyrics Begin: Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain, telling me just what a fool I've been.
- Genre: Pop
- Featured Artists: The Cascades
- Single:
Recorded: 1962
Released: November 1962
B-side: Let Me Be - Album: Rhythm of the Rain
Released: 1963
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