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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Wish It Would Rain" by Phil Collins 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 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 learn "I Wish It Would 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 "I Wish It Would Rain" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Wish It Would 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 "I Wish It Would Rain" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Wish It Would 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. "I Wish It Would Rain" is in the key of Ab at 120 BPM.