Oh.
When the sins of my (G#m7)fa ther
weigh down in my (G#m)soul,
and the pain
of my moth er
will not let me (G#m)go.
Well, I know there can come (G#m7)fire from the sky
to re fine
the pur est of Kings.
And e ven though I know this (G#m7)fire brings me pain,
e ven (D#7)so
and just the same:
Make (B6)it rain,
make it rain down, Lord.
Make it rain,
oh, make it (G#m)rain.
Make (B6)it rain,
oh, make it rain down, Lord.
Make it rain,
make it rain.
A seed needs the (G#m7)wa ter,
’fore it grows out of the (G#m)ground.
But it just keeps on get ting hard,
hun ger more pro (G#m)found.
Well, I know there can come tears from their eyes,
but they may as well all
be in vain.
And e ven though I know these (G#m7)tears come with pain,
e ven (D#7)so
and just the same:
Make (B6)it rain,
make it rain down, Lord.
Make it rain,
oh, make it (G#m)rain.
Make (B6)it rain,
oh, make it rain
down, Lord.
Make it rain,
make it rain.
make it rain down, Lord.
Make it rain,
oh, make it (G#m)rain.
Make (B6)it rain,
oh, make it rain
down, Lord.
Make it rain,
make it rain.
And the seas are full of (G#m7)wa ter,
stops by the (G#m)shore.
Just like the rich es of (G#m7)gran deur,
oh, no, no,
nev er reach the poor.
And let the clouds fill with (G#m7)thun der ous ap plause
and let light (D#7)ning
be the veins.
But fill the sky
with (G#m7)all that they can drop,
when it’s (D#7)time
to make
a
Make (B6)it rain,
make it rain down, Lord.
Make it rain,
Make it rain.
Make (B6)it rain,
make it rain down, Lord.
Make it rain,
oh, make it (G#m)rain.
Make (B)it (C#m7)rain,
make it (G#m)rain,
make it (D#)rain,
oh, make it (G#m)rain.
Make it (C#m7)rain,
make it (G#m)rain down, Lord.
Make it (D#)rain,
oh, make it (G#m)rain.
Make it (C#m7)rain,
make it (G#m)rain,
make it (D#)rain,
make it (G#m)rain.
Make it (C#m7)rain,
make it (G#m)rain,
make it (D#)rain,
oh, make it (G#m)rain.
Make It Rain — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Make It Rain" by Ed Sheeran: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G#, 48 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Make It Rain”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Make It Rain" by Ed Sheeran in?
- The backing track is in G# at 48 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Make It Rain" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Make It Rain"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Make It Rain", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Make It Rain" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Make It Rain"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Make It Rain"?
- "Make It Rain" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ed Sheeran are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ed Sheeran: "Afire Love", "All Of The Stars", "Bloodstream". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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