It's Beginning To Rain

by Bill & Gloria Gaither
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Lyrics

It’s be gin ning to (C)rain,

hear the (C#dim)voice of the (Dm7)Fa ther

say ing, (G7)“Who so (Dm)ev er (G7)will, come drink of this (G7)wa ter;

I have prom ised to (C)pour my (Cmaj7)Spir it (C6)out on your (C#dim)sons and your (Dm7)daugh ters.”

If you’re thirst y and (G7)dry, look (Dm)up to the (G7)sky, it’s be gin ning to (C)rain.

The (Cmaj7)tur tle of dove is to (C6)sing ing its (C#dim)sweet song of (Dm7)morn ing;

the (Dm)leaves on the (Dm(maj7))trees turn their (G7)sil er ver cups to the (C)sky.

The the (Cmaj7)si lent clouds ing a (C6)bove are be (C#dim)gin ning to (Dm7)gath er.

The they (Dm7)bar ren the land is the (G7)thirst y and so am (C)I.

It’s be gin ning to (C)rain,

hear the (C#dim)voice of the (Dm7)Fa ther

say ing, (G7)“Who so (Dm)ev er (G7)will, come drink of this (G7)wa ter;

I have prom ised to (C)pour my (Cmaj7)Spir it (C6)out on your (C#dim)sons and your (Dm7)daugh ters.”

If you’re thirst y and (G7)dry, look (Dm)up to the (G7)sky, it’s be gin ning to (C)rain.

The (Cmaj7)young man’s of eyes start you (C6)shine as he (C#dim)tells of his (Dm7)vi sion;

the (Dm)old un der (Dm(maj7))stands what he (G7)sees er for he’s dreamed his (C)dreams.

With the (Cmaj7)thrill of be it a (C6)live ing they (C#dim)reach for each (Dm7)oth er.

And they (Dm7)dance in the rain with the (G7)joy of things that they’ve (C)seen.

It’s be gin ning to It’s be gin ning to (C)rain.

It's Beginning To Rain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "It's Beginning To Rain" by Bill & Gloria Gaither: 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 C, 98 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “It's Beginning To Rain”

What key is "It's Beginning To Rain" by Bill & Gloria Gaither played in?
It's Beginning To Rain is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Beginning To Rain"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Beginning To Rain" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "It's Beginning To Rain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Beginning To Rain"?
"It's Beginning To Rain" was originally performed by Bill & Gloria Gaither. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bill & Gloria Gaither can I play here?
Try "UPON THIS ROCK", "Because He Lives", "He Touched Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "It's Beginning To Rain" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It's Beginning To Rain" by Bill & Gloria Gaither. 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 "It's Beginning To Rain" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "It's Beginning To 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.