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(C)Sev en lone ly (G)days and a (F)doz en towns a go, I ting (F)reached out bench one night and you were (C)gone.
(C7)They said, (G)Don’t know why you’d run, what you’re (Am)run nin’ to or from, was it (D7)all I know
is I want to bring you (G7)home.
So I’m (G)walk ing in the rain, with a (C)thumb ing for a (F)ride on this (F)lone ly such a dark Ken tuck y (C7)back road.
I’ve we (G)loved you much too long as and (Am)my love’s I too strong to he (D7)let you go,
nev er know ing what went (G7)wrong.
Ken tuck y rain keeps pour ing (C)down,
and up a head’s an oth er (Am)town (G)that (F)I’ll (Em)go (F)walk ing (C)through,
with the (C)rain in my (Em)shoes,
(Am)search ing for (F)you,
in the cold Ken tuck y (Em)rain,
in the (G7)cold Ken tuck y (C)rain.
(C)Showed your pho to (G)graph to some (F)old gray beard ed men sit ting (F)on a bench out side a gen ’ral (C)store.
(C7)They said, (G)“Yes, know she’s been here,” but you’re (Am)mem ’ry was n’t clear, was it (D7)yes ter day,
no I wait, the day be (G7)fore.
So I’m (G)Fi n’lly got a ride with a (C)preach er man who (F)asked, “Where you (F)bound on such a dark Ken af ter (C7)noon?” road.
As we (G)drove on through the rain, as he (Am)lis tened, I ex plained, and he (D7)left you me
with a prayer that I’d find (G7)you.
Ken tuck y rain keeps pour ing (C)down,
and up a head’s an oth er (Am)town (G)that (F)I’ll (Em)go (F)walk ing (C)through,
with the (C)rain in my (Em)shoes,
(Am)search ing for (F)you,
in the cold Ken tuck y (Em)rain,
in the (G7)cold Ken tuck y (C)rain.
(Em)rain.
In the (G)cold Ken tuck y (C)rain.
Kentucky Rain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Kentucky Rain" by Elvis Presley: 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, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Kentucky Rain”
- What key is "Kentucky Rain" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Kentucky 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 "Kentucky Rain"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Kentucky 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 "Kentucky Rain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Kentucky Rain"?
- "Kentucky Rain" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Kentucky Rain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Kentucky Rain" by Elvis Presley. 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 "Kentucky 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 "Kentucky 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.