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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 (Cmaj9)car ni val tent.
I (G)laughed and she’d (Am)smile.
It would (D)last for a while.
(G)You don’t (C)know ments what you got till you lose it all (Cmaj9)feel a gain.
(D)Lis ten to the (Am7)man do lin rain.
Lis ten to the (Em7)mu sic on the lake.
Oh, (G)lis ten to my (Am7)heart break
ev ’ry (D)time she (Csus2)runs a way.
Oh, (D)lis ten to the (Am7)ban jo wind, a sad song (Em7)drift ing low.
(G)Lis ten to the (Am7)tears roll
down my (G)face as she (Csus2)turns to go.
A (G)cool eve (Am)ning (G)dance,
Oh, I (G)times t’nin’ the the blue grass band, takes the chill a from the air
un til they (Cmaj9)play the last song.
I (G)I’ll do my (Am)time,
oh, would (D)keep ing off my (G)but there’s (C)mo ments that I find till you I’m not all (Cmaj9)long ing so
(D)Lis ten to the (Am7)man do lin rain.
Lis ten to the (Em7)mu sic on the lake.
Oh, (G)lis ten to my (Am7)heart break
ev ’ry (D)time she (Csus2)runs a way.
Oh, (D)lis ten to the (Am7)ban jo wind, a sad song (Em7)drift ing low.
(G)Lis ten to the (Am7)tears roll
down my (G)face as she (Csus2)turns to go.
A (Csus2)turns to go.
(F)Run ning down (C)by the lake shore, she did (G)love the sound (Cmaj7)of a sum mer (C)storm.
It (F)played on the lake (C)like a man do lin.
Now it’s (Gsus2)wash ing her a (Cmaj7)way (C)once (D)a gain.
Whoa, a gain.
The (Csus2)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)Du du whoa whoa (D)whoa (Am7)oh.
(D)Lis ten to the (Am7)tears roll
down my (D)face as she (C)turns to go.
(D)Lis ten to the (Am7)tears roll
down my (D)face as she (C)turns to go.
Mandolin Rain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mandolin Rain" by Bruce Hornsby: 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 G, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Mandolin Rain”
- 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 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mandolin 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 "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 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, Csus2, D, Em7, +3 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mandolin Rain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mandolin Rain" by Bruce Hornsby. 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 "Mandolin Rain" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Mandolin 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.