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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Early Mornin' Rain" by Elvis Presley in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Early Mornin' Rain"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Early Mornin' Rain" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.