I'm No Stranger To The Rain

by Keith Whitley

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I’m no stran ger to the rain.

(Bb)I’m a friend of thun der.

Friend, is it an y won der light ning (F)strikes

me?

I’ve (C)fought with the dev il, got (Eb)down on his lev el.

But I (Bb)nev er gave in, so he gave up on (C)me.

(F)I’m no stran ger to the rain.

(Bb)I can spot bad weath er, and I’m good at find ing shel ter in a (F)down

pour.

I’ve been (C)sac ri ficed by broth ers, (Eb)cru ci fied by lov ers, but (Bb)through it all I with stood the (C)pain.

I’m no stran ger to the (F)rain.

When I (Bb)get that fog gy feel ing, (F)what I’m a feel ing now, if (Bb)I don’t keep my head, I may (F)drown.

But it’s (Dm)hard to keep be liev in’ if I’ll (Am)e ven come out e ven, while the (Bb)rain beats a hole in the (Gm)ground,

and to (Eb)night it’s real ly com in’ (C)down.

(F)I’m no stran ger to the rain,

but there’ll (Bb)al ways be to mor row, and I’ll beg, steal, or bor row a lit tle (F)sun

shine.

I’ll (C)put this cloud be hind me, that’s (Eb)how the man de signed me, to (Bb)ride the wind and dance in a hur ri cane.

I’m no stran ger to the (Dm)rain,

oh, (G7)no.

(Bb)I’m no (C7)stran ger to the (F)rain.

(F)I’m no stran ger to the rain.

(Bb)I’m a friend of thun der.

Friend, is it an y won der light ning (F)strikes

me?

But I’ll (C)put this cloud be hind me, that’s (Eb)how the man de signed me, to (Bb)ride the wind and dance in a hur ri cane.

I’m no stran ger to the (Dm)rain,

oh, (G7)no.

(Bb)I’m no (C)stran ger to the (F)rain.

I'm No Stranger To The Rain by Keith Whitley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'm No Stranger To The Rain” by Keith Whitley 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 90 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 "I'm No Stranger To The 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 "I'm No Stranger To The 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 "I'm No Stranger To The Rain" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Eb, F, G7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.