What key is "Mandolin Rain" in?

"Mandolin Rain" by Bruce Hornsby is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Mandolin Rain" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Mandolin Rain" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Mandolin Rain"?

This arrangement of "Mandolin Rain" uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, Csus2, D, Em7, F, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Mandolin Rain" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Bruce Hornsby can I play here?

Try "MANDOLIN RAIN", "LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW", "THE VALLEY ROAD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The (G)song came (Am)and (G)went like the (G)times t’nin’ to the that we spent hid ing out a from the rain un der the (D)car ni val tent.

I (G)laughed and she’d (Am)smile.

It would (G)last ing you for a while.

You don’t (D)know ments what you got till you lose I’m it all (D)feel a gain.

strong.

Lis ten to the (Am7)man do lin rain.

Lis ten to the (E)mu sic on the lake.

Oh, (G)lis ten to my (Am7)heart break ev ’ry time she (C)runs a way.

Oh, (D)lis ten to the (Am7)ban jo a sad song (E)drift ing low.

(G)Lis ten to the (Am7)tears roll down my face as she (C)turns to go.

A (G)cool eve (Am)ning (G)dance, Oh, I (G)lis t’nin’ the the blue grass band, takes the chill a from the air un til they (D)play the last song.

I (G)I’ll do my (Am)time, oh, would (G)keep knew you off my mind, but there’s (D)mo ments that I find till you lose I not all (D)feel ing so strong.

Lis ten to the (Am7)man do lin rain.

Lis ten to the (E)mu sic on the lake.

Oh, (G)lis ten to my (Am7)heart break ev ’ry time she (C)runs a way.

Oh, (D)lis ten to the (Am7)ban jo a sad song (E)drift ing low.

(G)Lis ten to the (Am7)tears roll down my face as she (C)turns to go.

A (C)turns to go.

(F)Run ning down (C)by the lake shore, she did (D)love the sound of a sum mer storm.

It (F)played on the lake (C)like a man do lin.

Now it’s (Gmaj9)wash ing her a (Cmaj7)way (C)once (D)a gain.

Woh, a gain.

The (C)long a go.

(D)Lis ten to the (Am7)man do lin rain.

Lis ten to the (E)mu sic on the lake.

Oh, (G)lis ten to my (Am7)heart break ev ’ry time she (C)runs a way.

Oh, (D)lis ten to the (Am7)ban jo a sad song (E)drift ing low.

Lis (G)ten to the tears roll down my face as she (C)turns to go, (G)as she turns to (D)go.

(G)Lis ten to the, (Am7)lis ten to the man do (G)lin rain.

(G)Doo, doo, woh, woh, (D)woh, (G)oh.

(D)Lis ten to the (Am7)tears roll down my (D)face as she (D)turns to go.

Lis ten to the (Am7)tears roll down my (D)face as she (C)turns to go.

Mandolin Rain by Bruce Hornsby

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mandolin Rain”

What key is "Mandolin Rain" in?: "Mandolin Rain" by Bruce Hornsby is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Mandolin Rain" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Mandolin Rain" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Mandolin Rain"?: This arrangement of "Mandolin Rain" uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, Csus2, D, Em7, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Mandolin Rain" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bruce Hornsby can I play here?: Try "MANDOLIN RAIN", "LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW", "THE VALLEY ROAD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.