Don't Rain On My Parade

by Linda Eder
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Don't Rain On My Parade" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Rain On My Parade"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Don't Rain On My Parade". Key of A, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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