I can’t sleep to night,
ev ’ry bo dy’s say ing ev ’ry thing is al right.
Still I can’t close my eyes.
I’m see ing a tun nel at the end of all these lights.
Sun ny days,
where have you gone?
I get the stran gest feel ing you be long.
Why does it al ways rain on me,
is it be cause I lied when I was se (A)ven teen?
Why does it al ways rain on me?
E ven when the sun (A)is shin ing I can’t a void the light ning.
I can’t stand my self,
I’m being held up by in vis i ble men.
al right.
Still life on a shelf when
I’ve got ing my tun mind at on end some all thing else.
Sun ny days,
where have you gone?
I get the stran gest feel ing you be long.
Why does it al ways rain on me,
is it be cause I lied when I was se (A)ven teen?
Why does it al ways rain on me?
E ven when the sun (A)is shin ing I can’t a void the light ning.
I can’t a void (A9)the light ning.
Oh,
where did the blue sky go?
Oh,
why is it rain ing so?
It’s (D)so cold.
Why does it al ways rain on me,
is it be cause I lied when I was se (A)ven teen?
Why does it al ways rain on me?
Ev en when the sun (A)is shin ing I can’t a void the light ning.
Why does it al ways rain on me?
Why does it al ways rain
on
me?
Why Does It Always Rain On Me? — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" by Travis: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key E, 162 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" by Travis in?
- The backing track is in E at 162 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 "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" 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 "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" 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 "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?"?
- "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" was originally performed by Travis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Travis are available?
- Other accompaniments by Travis: "Sing". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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