I'm No Stranger To The Rain

by Keith Whitley
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Lyrics

I’m no stran ger to the rain.

(Bb)I’m a friend of thun der.

Friend, is it an y won der light ning (F)strikes

me?

I’ve (C)fought with the dev il, got (Eb)down on his lev el.

But I (Bb)nev er gave in, so he gave up on (C)me.

(F)I’m no stran ger to the rain.

(Bb)I can spot bad weath er, and I’m good at find ing shel ter in a (F)down

pour.

I’ve been (C)sac ri ficed by broth ers, (Eb)cru ci fied by lov ers, but (Bb)through it all I with stood the (C)pain.

I’m no stran ger to the (F)rain.

When I (Bb)get that fog gy feel ing, (F)what I’m a feel ing now, if (Bb)I don’t keep my head, I may (F)drown.

But it’s (Dm)hard to keep be liev in’ if I’ll (Am)e ven come out e ven, while the (Bb)rain beats a hole in the (Gm)ground,

and to (Eb)night it’s real ly com in’ (C)down.

(F)I’m no stran ger to the rain,

but there’ll (Bb)al ways be to mor row, and I’ll beg, steal, or bor row a lit tle (F)sun

shine.

I’ll (C)put this cloud be hind me, that’s (Eb)how the man de signed me, to (Bb)ride the wind and dance in a hur ri cane.

I’m no stran ger to the (Dm)rain,

oh, (G7)no.

(Bb)I’m no (C7)stran ger to the (F)rain.

(F)I’m no stran ger to the rain.

(Bb)I’m a friend of thun der.

Friend, is it an y won der light ning (F)strikes

me?

But I’ll (C)put this cloud be hind me, that’s (Eb)how the man de signed me, to (Bb)ride the wind and dance in a hur ri cane.

I’m no stran ger to the (Dm)rain,

oh, (G7)no.

(Bb)I’m no (C)stran ger to the (F)rain.

I'm No Stranger To The Rain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I'm No Stranger To The Rain" by Keith Whitley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 90 BPM.

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

About “I'm No Stranger To The Rain”

What key is "I'm No Stranger To The Rain" by Keith Whitley played in?
I'm No Stranger To The Rain is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm No Stranger To The Rain"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm No Stranger To The 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'm No Stranger To The Rain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm No Stranger To The Rain"?
"I'm No Stranger To The Rain" was originally performed by Keith Whitley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'm No Stranger To The Rain"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Eb, F, G7, +1 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "I'm No Stranger To The Rain" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'm No Stranger To The Rain" by Keith Whitley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I'm No Stranger To The Rain" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I'm No Stranger To The Rain" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.