(Gm)Lis ten to the pour ing rain, lis ten to it pour.
And with ev ’ry drop of rain you know I love you more.
Let it rain all night long,
let my love for you grow strong;
as long as we’re to geth er
who cares a (D7)bout the wea ther?
(Gm)Lis ten to the fall ing rain, lis ten to it fall,
and with ev ’ry drop of rain, I can hear you call.
Call my name right out loud,
I can hear a bove the clouds,
and I’m here a mong the pud dles,
you and I to geth er hud dle; (D7)lis ten to the fall ing rain, lis ten to the (Gm)rain.
(F7)It’s (Bb)rain (Eb)ing, it’s (Bb)pour (Eb)ing, the (Bb)old (Eb)man is (Bb)snor (Ebmaj7)ing, (Bb)went to (Eb)bed, and he (Bb)bumped his (Ebmaj7)head, he (Bb)could n’t get (Eb)up in the (Bb)morn (D7)ing.
(D7)Lis ten to the fall ing rain, lis ten to the (Gm)rain.
(D7)Lis ten to the fall ing rain, lis ten to the (Gm)rain.
Rain — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Rain" by Bruce Ruffin: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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.
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About “Rain”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rain" by Bruce Ruffin in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 120 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 "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 "Rain"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rain", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "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 "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 "Rain"?
- "Rain" was originally performed by Bruce Ruffin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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