Is "Every Time It Rains" 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 "Every Time It Rains"?

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 "Every Time It Rains" use?

Just 8 chords: Am, Am7, Apow, F, Fpow, Fsus2, Gpow, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.

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Every Time It Rains

· by Charlotte Martin

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Lyrics

(F5)Ev ’ry time it rains,

I lis ten to the sky.

I (A5)won der what’s so great a bout sun shine.

So, ev ’ry bod y lives

and ev ’ry bod y dies.

And no one’s gon na love you like I do.

When (F5)it was get ting dark, I did n’t need a match.

I (A5)nev er need ed light to see you.

You thought I dis ap (F5)peared, but I was al ways here, oh.

I could nev er get that far from you.

Though I mis un der stand

and been mis un der stood

so, love me ’cause you can

and not be cause you (Gsus4)should.

Ev ’ry time it (F)rains,

I know it’s (Am7)good to be a live.

And ev ’ry time it (F)rains,

I know I’m (Am7)try ing to sur vive.

So, (F5)take it as it comes

and take me as I am.

I (A5)nev er was a good im pos tor.

Well, I know how to dream but don’t know where I stand.

I’m will ing to ad mit I tried too hard.

Stop play ing with my heart.

I’m wait ing by the phone,

a fraid to be my self, a fraid to be a lone.

But ev ’ry time it (F)(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I yeah.) it’s (Am7)good to be a live.

And ev ’ry time it rains, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I know I’m (Am7)try ing to sur vive.

And ev ’ry time it (F)(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I’m gon na (Am7)hide my self in side.

I know it’s good to be a live.

I know it’s good to be a (Am7)live.

And ev ’ry time it (F)rains, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I know it’s (Am7)good to be a live.

And ev ’ry time it (F)rains, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I know I’m (Am7)try ing to sur vive.

Ev ’ry time it rains,

ev ’ry time it rains,

oh.

Ev ’ry time it rains,

ev ’ry time it rains.

Every Time It Rains by Charlotte Martin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Every Time It Rains” by Charlotte Martin 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 C at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Every Time It Rains" 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 "Every Time It Rains"?: 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 "Every Time It Rains" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, Am7, Apow, F, Fpow, Fsus2, Gpow, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.