It's Beginning To Rain

· by Bill & Gloria Gaither

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It’s be gin ning to (C)rain,

hear the (C#dim)voice of the (Dm7)Fa ther

say ing, (G7)“Who so (Dm)ev er (G7)will, come drink of this (G7)wa ter;

I have prom ised to (C)pour my (Cmaj7)Spir it (C6)out on your (C#dim)sons and your (Dm7)daugh ters.”

If you’re thirst y and (G7)dry, look (Dm)up to the (G7)sky, it’s be gin ning to (C)rain.

The (Cmaj7)tur tle of dove is to (C6)sing ing its (C#dim)sweet song of (Dm7)morn ing;

the (Dm)leaves on the (Dm(maj7))trees turn their (G7)sil er ver cups to the (C)sky.

The the (Cmaj7)si lent clouds ing a (C6)bove are be (C#dim)gin ning to (Dm7)gath er.

The they (Dm7)bar ren the land is the (G7)thirst y and so am (C)I.

It’s be gin ning to (C)rain,

hear the (C#dim)voice of the (Dm7)Fa ther

say ing, (G7)“Who so (Dm)ev er (G7)will, come drink of this (G7)wa ter;

I have prom ised to (C)pour my (Cmaj7)Spir it (C6)out on your (C#dim)sons and your (Dm7)daugh ters.”

If you’re thirst y and (G7)dry, look (Dm)up to the (G7)sky, it’s be gin ning to (C)rain.

The (Cmaj7)young man’s of eyes start you (C6)shine as he (C#dim)tells of his (Dm7)vi sion;

the (Dm)old un der (Dm(maj7))stands what he (G7)sees er for he’s dreamed his (C)dreams.

With the (Cmaj7)thrill of be it a (C6)live ing they (C#dim)reach for each (Dm7)oth er.

And they (Dm7)dance in the rain with the (G7)joy of things that they’ve (C)seen.

It’s be gin ning to It’s be gin ning to (C)rain.

It's Beginning To Rain by Bill & Gloria Gaither — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Beginning To Rain” by Bill & Gloria Gaither 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 98 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 "It's Beginning To 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 "It's Beginning To 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.
What other Bill & Gloria Gaither songs work for kids?: Try "UPON THIS ROCK", "Because He Lives", "He Touched Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.