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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mandolin Rain" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 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 “Mandolin Rain”
- Can I play "Mandolin Rain" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Mandolin Rain" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mandolin Rain" by Bruce Hornsby played in?
- Mandolin Rain is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mandolin Rain"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mandolin 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 "Mandolin Rain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mandolin Rain"?
- "Mandolin Rain" was originally performed by Bruce Hornsby. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mandolin Rain"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, Csus2, D, Em7, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Bruce Hornsby can I play here?
- Try "MANDOLIN RAIN", "LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW", "THE VALLEY ROAD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mandolin Rain"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Mandolin Rain" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mandolin Rain"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mandolin Rain" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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