Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)

by Lena Horne
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Don’t know (G)why

there’s no (Am7)sun up in the (D9)sky, storm y (G)wea ther,

(Am7)since my gal and (D11)I

ain’t to (G)ge ther,

(Am7)keeps rain ing all

the (G)time.

Life is (G)bare

gloom and (Am7)mis ’ry ev ’ry (D9)where, storm y (G)wea ther,

(Am7)just can’t get my (D11)poor

self to (G)ge ther,

(Am7)I’m wear y all

the (G)time,

the (C)time,

(Am7)so wear y all

the (G)time.

(C)When she went a way the blues walked (G)in

and met me.

(C)If she stays a way old rock in’ (G)chair

will (C)get (G)me.

(C)All I do I pray the Lord a (G)bove

will (C)let (G)me

walk in the sun (E7)once (A7)more.

(D7)Can’t go (G)on

ev ’ry (Am7)thing I had is (D9)gone, storm y (G)wea ther,

(Am7)since my gal and (D11)I

ain’t to (G)geth er,

(Am7)keeps rain in’ (D7(b9#5))all

the (G)time,

(Am7)keeps rain in’ all

the (G)time.

Don’t know (G)why

there’s no (Am7)sun up in the (D9)sky, storm y (G)wea ther,

(Am7)since my gal and (D11)I

ain’t to (G)ge ther,

(Am7)keeps rain ing all

the (G)time.

Life is (G)bare

gloom and (Am7)mis ’ry ev ’ry (D9)where, storm y (G)wea ther,

(Am7)just can’t get my (D11)poor

self to (G)ge ther,

(Am7)I’m wear y all

the (G)time,

the (C)time,

(Am7)so wear y all

the (G)time.

(C)When she went a way the blues walked (G)in

and met me.

(C)If she stays a way old rock in’ (G)chair

will (C)get (G)me.

(C)All I do I pray the Lord a (G)bove

will (C)let (G)me

walk in the sun (E7)once (A7)more.

(D7)Can’t go (G)on

ev ’ry (Am7)thing I had is (D9)gone, storm y (G)wea ther,

(Am7)since my gal and (D11)I

ain’t to (G)geth er,

(Am7)keeps rain in’ (D7(b9#5))all

the (G)time,

(Am7)keeps rain in’ all

the (G)time.

Don’t know (G)time.

Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)" by Lena Horne as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)" by Lena Horne in?
The backing track is in G at 60 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 "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)" 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 "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)" 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 "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)"?
"Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)" was originally performed by Lena Horne. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Lena Horne are available?
Other accompaniments by Lena Horne: "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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