Raining On Sunday

by Keith Urban

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Lyrics

It (Am)ticks just like a Tim ex; it nev er (F)lets up on you.

(C)Who said life was eas y?

The (G)job is nev er through.

It ’ll (Am)run us till we’re rag ged, it ’ll (F)hard en our hearts.

And (C)love could use a day of rest be fore we (G)both start fall in’ a part.

Pray that it’s (C)rain in’ on Sun day,

(F)storm in’ like craz y.

(F)We’ll hide un der the cov ers all af ter noon.

Ba by, what (C)ev er comes Mon day can take care of it self, ’cause we’ve got bet ter things

that we can do

when it’s (G)rain in’ on Sun day.

Your (Am)love is like re li gion,

a (F)cross in Mex i co

and your (C)kiss the like the in no cence of a (G)prayer nailed to a door.

Oh, sur (Am)ren der is much sweet er when (F)we both let it go.

Let the (C)wa ter wash our bod ies clean and (G)love wash our soul.

And pray that it’s day.

We’ll pray that it’s (C)rain in’ on Sun day,

(Dm7)storm in’ like craz y

and (F)we’ll hide un der the cov ers all af ter noon.

And, ba by, what (C)ev er comes on Mon day it can take care of it self, ’cause we’ve got bet ter things

that we can do

when it’s (G)rain in’ on Sun day.

Oh,

(F)oh,

when it’s rain in’ on Sun day.

Oh,

(F)oh,

when it’s rain in’ on Sun day.

Raining On Sunday by Keith Urban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Raining On Sunday by Keith Urban 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 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 "Raining On Sunday" 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 "Raining On Sunday"?
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 "Raining On Sunday" use?
Just 8 chords: Am, C, D7, D9, Dm7, F, G, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keith Urban songs work for kids?
Try "Thank You", "Sweet Thing", "Everybody". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.