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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "I Wish It Would Rain" by Phil Collins in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. 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 “I Wish It Would Rain”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I Wish It Would 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 Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "I Wish It Would 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 Ab, 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.