I Wish It Would Rain

by Phil Collins
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Lyrics

You know I nev er meant to see you a gain,

and I on ly passed I by as a friend.

All this time er I to stayed out of sight.

but it looks I start ed won der ing why?

Now I,

now I wish it would rain down,

down on me.

Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain,

rain down

on me now.

Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain down,

down on me.

Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain

(Db)down on (Eb)me.

You said you did n’t need to me in your life.

and I on ly Oh, I guess you were right.

Ooh, I nev er meant to cause you no pain,

but it looks I like I did it a gain.

Now I,

now I wish it would rain down,

down on me.

Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain,

rain down

on me now.

Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain down,

down on me.

Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain

(Db)down on (Eb)me.

(Eb)me.

Though your hurt is gone,

mine’s (Db)hang ing on

(Db)in side,

and I know,

oh, it’s eat ing me, it’s eat ing me through ev ’ry night

and day.

I’m just (Db)wait ing on

(Db)your sign.

(Eb)me.

Just let it (Ab)rain.

I Wish It Would Rain — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Wish It Would Rain" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.

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

About “I Wish It Would Rain”

Can I play "I Wish It Would Rain" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Wish It Would Rain" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Wish It Would Rain" by Phil Collins played in?
I Wish It Would Rain is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wish It Would Rain"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wish It Would 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 "I Wish It Would Rain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wish It Would Rain"?
"I Wish It Would Rain" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Wish It Would Rain"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Db, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm, Fm7.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Wish It Would Rain"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Wish It Would Rain" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Wish It Would Rain"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Wish It Would Rain" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.