Early Mornin' Rain

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Early Mornin' Rain" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “Early Mornin' Rain”

Why does "Early Mornin' Rain" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Early Mornin' Rain".
What key is "Early Mornin' Rain" by Elvis Presley played in?
Early Mornin' Rain is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Early Mornin' Rain"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Early Mornin' Rain" 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 "Early Mornin' Rain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Early Mornin' Rain"?
"Early Mornin' Rain" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Early Mornin' Rain"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Fsus4. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Early Mornin' Rain"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Early Mornin' Rain".
Can I see all the notes in "Early Mornin' Rain"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.