Will The Sun Ever Shine Again

by Bonnie Raitt

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Lyrics

Rain is pour ing (C)down like the (Csus)heav ens are (C)hurt in’.

Seems like it’s been (Em)dark since the (Am)dev il knows (Em)when.

(Am)How do you go (D7)on, nev er know in’ (Em)for (F)cer tain, will the (Am)sun ev er (Em)shine a (G7sus)gain?

Feels like it’s been (C)years since it (Csus)start ed to (C)thun der.

Clouds are camp in’ (Em)out in the (Am)val ley and (Em)glen.

(Am)How do you go (D7)on when you can’t help (Em)but (F)won der, will the (Am)sun ev er (Em)shine a (G7sus)gain?

Feels like it’s been (Am)sun ev er (Em)shine (F)a (C)gain?

What if the (F)rain

(G7)keeps

(C)fall in’?

(C)What if the (F)sky

(G7)stays

(C)gray?

(C)What if the (Am)winds

keep

(G)squall in’

and (D9sus)nev er (D7)go a (G7sus)way?

May soon the (C)storm will be (Csus)ti red of (C)blow in’.

May soon it (Em)all will be (Am)o ver, a (Em)men.

(Am)How do you go (D7)on, if there’s no way (Em)of (F)know in’?

Will the (Am)sun ev er (Em)shine?

(F)Wish I could (C)say.

(Am)Send up a (Em)sign,

(G7)one lit tle (C)ray.

(F)Lord, if You’re (Em)lis t’nin’, how (Am)long un til (D7sus)then?

Will the (F)sun ev er shine a (C)gain?

Will The Sun Ever Shine Again by Bonnie Raitt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Will The Sun Ever Shine Again” by Bonnie Raitt 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 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" 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 "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again"?
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.