Early Mornin' Rain

by Elvis Presley
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In the ear ly morn in’ (C)rain,

with a dol (Bb)oh lar in set my (F)hand,

with an ach in’ in my (Bb)heart,

as and my pock ets full of (F)sand.

I’m a long way tast from (Bb)home,

and I miss my loved ones (F)so.

In the ear ly morn in’ (C)rain,

(Bb)no place to (F)go.

Out on run way num ber (C)nine,

big sev en (Bb)oh sev en’s set to (F)go.

And I’m stuck here in the (Bb)grass,

as where the cold the wind she’ll (F)blows.

Now the liq uor rain ed (Bb)good,

and the wom en all were (F)fast.

She’ll Well, there she goes, my (C)friend,

(Bb)no place to (F)go.

she’ll be (Bb)roll in’ down at last.

Hear the might y en gines (C)roar,

see the sil (Bb)oh ver wing set on (F)high.

She’s a way and west ward (Bb)bound.

as Far a bove as clouds can (F)fly,

where the morn in’ jet don’t (Bb)fall,

and the sun a al ways (F)shines.

so be fly in’ o’er my (C)home

(Bb)no place to (F)go.

in a (Bb)bout three ho urs time.

in the (Bb)ear ly morn in’ rain.

You can’t jump a jet plane

like you can a freight (F)train,

so I’d best be on my (C)way

in the (Bb)ear ly mor nin’ rain.

Early Mornin' Rain by Elvis Presley

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Early Mornin' Rain

What key is "Early Mornin' Rain" in?
"Early Mornin' Rain" by Elvis Presley is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Early Mornin' Rain" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Early Mornin' Rain" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Early Mornin' Rain"?
This arrangement of "Early Mornin' Rain" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Fsus4. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Early Mornin' Rain" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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