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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Early Mornin' Rain" by Elvis Presley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Early Mornin' Rain" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Early Mornin' Rain" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Early Mornin' Rain"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Early Mornin' Rain" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Early Mornin' Rain"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Early Mornin' Rain" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.