Early Mornin' Rain

by Elvis Presley

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Lyrics

In the ear ly morn in’ (C)rain,

with a dol (Bb)oh lar in set my (F)hand,

with an ach in’ in my (Bb)heart,

as and my pock ets full of (F)sand.

I’m a long way tast from (Bb)home,

and I miss my loved ones (F)so.

In the ear ly morn in’ (C)rain,

(Bb)no place to (F)go.

Out on run way num ber (C)nine,

big sev en (Bb)oh sev en’s set to (F)go.

And I’m stuck here in the (Bb)grass,

as where the cold the wind she’ll (F)blows.

Now the liq uor rain ed (Bb)good,

and the wom en all were (F)fast.

She’ll Well, there she goes, my (C)friend,

(Bb)no place to (F)go.

she’ll be (Bb)roll in’ down at last.

Hear the might y en gines (C)roar,

see the sil (Bb)oh ver wing set on (F)high.

She’s a way and west ward (Bb)bound.

as Far a bove as clouds can (F)fly,

where the morn in’ jet don’t (Bb)fall,

and the sun a al ways (F)shines.

so be fly in’ o’er my (C)home

(Bb)no place to (F)go.

in a (Bb)bout three ho urs time.

in the (Bb)ear ly morn in’ rain.

You can’t jump a jet plane

like you can a freight (F)train,

so I’d best be on my (C)way

in the (Bb)ear ly mor nin’ rain.

Early Mornin' Rain by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Early Mornin' Rain” by Elvis Presley in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Early Mornin' Rain" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Early Mornin' Rain"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Early Mornin' Rain" use?
Just 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Fsus4. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.