Don't Rain On My Parade

by Linda Eder
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Lyrics

(A)Don’t tell me (A6)not to (A)live, just (A)sit and (A6)put ter; life’s (A)can dy (A6)and the (A7)sun’s a (A6)ball of (A)but ter.

Don’t (Bm)bring a (G#dim)round a (E9)cloud to (E7)rain on my pa (CN.C.)rade.

(A)Don’t tell me (A6)not to (A)fly, I’ve sim ply (A6)got to.

If (A)some one (A6)takes a (A7)spill, it’s (A6)me and (A)not you.

Who (Bm)told you (G#dim)you’re al (E9)lowed to (E7)rain on my

(G#m7)pa (A7)rade?

I’m march (G#13)in’ (A13)my (Dma9)band out;

I’m (Em9)beat in’ my

drum.

And if I’m (A6)fanned out,

(CN.C.)your turn at (B)bat, sir.

At (Dm6)least I (CN.C.)did n’t fake (B)it.

(E7)Hat, sir?

I (Bm9)guess I (CN.C.)did n’t make (E7#5)it.

(A)But wheth er (A6)I’m the (A7)rose of (A6)sheer per (A)fec tion, a (A)freck le (A6)on the (A7)nose of (A6)life’s com (A)plex (Bm)ion, the (G)cin der (G#dim)or the shin (G#dim)y ap ple (G)of its (C#)eye,

(B7)I got ta (Ddim7)fly once, I got ta (Cdim7)try once.

On ly can (E13)die once.

Right, sir?

Oh, life is (Ddim7)juic y, juic y and you see, (G#13)I got ta have my (C#m7)bite, (Bm7)sir.

Get (A)read y (A6)for me, (A)love, ’cause I’m a (A6)“com er.” I (A)sim ply (A6)got ta (A7)march, my (A6)heart’s a (A)drum mer!

Don’t (Bm)bring a (G#dim)round a (Bm)cloud to (G#dim)rain on (Bm)my

(A6)pa rade.

(Fma9)I’m (Gm7)gon (Fma9)na live (Gm7)and (Fma9)live now!

Get (Gm7)what (Fma9)I want, (Gm7)I (Fma9)know how!

(Gma9)One (Am7)roll (Gma9)for the (Am7)whole (Gma9)she bang!

One (Am7)throw, (Gma9)that bell (Am7)will (Gma9)go clang!

(Ama9)Eye (Bm7)on (Ama9)the tar (Bm7)get (Ama9)and wham!

One (Bm7)shot, (Ama9)one gun (Bm7)shot (Ama9)and bam!

Hey Mis ter (Bm7)Arn

(E6)stein,

here (E7)I

(CN.C.)am!

(CN.C.)I’ll march my (Dma9)band

(Em9)out; I’ll (Em9)beat

my

(B)drum.

And if I’m (A6)fanned

out,

(CN.C.)your turn at (Dm6)bat, sir.

At (Dm6)least I (CN.C.)did n’t fake it.

(E7)Hat, sir?

(Bm7)Guess I (CN.C.)did n’t make it.

(A)Get read y (A6)for me (A)love, ’cause (A)I’m a (A6)“com er!” I (Bb)sim ply (Bb6)got ta (Bb7)march, my (Bb6)heart’s a (Bb)drum mer!

(CN.C.)No bod y, no, (CN.C.)no bod y is (B)gon na

rain on (Cma7)my pa

(B)rade!

Don't Rain On My Parade — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Don't Rain On My Parade" by Linda Eder: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 92 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Don't Rain On My Parade”

What key is "Don't Rain On My Parade" by Linda Eder played in?
Don't Rain On My Parade is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Rain On My Parade"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Rain On My Parade" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Rain On My Parade"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Rain On My Parade"?
"Don't Rain On My Parade" was originally performed by Linda Eder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Rain On My Parade"?
This arrangement uses 45 chords: A, A6, A7, Aaug, Adom, Am7, Amaj9, B, +37 more.
What other songs by Linda Eder can I play here?
Try "I Am What I Am", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN", "We're All Alone". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Rain On My Parade" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Rain On My Parade" by Linda Eder. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Don't Rain On My Parade" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Don't Rain On My Parade" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.