Does "Mandolin Rain" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mandolin Rain" is in the key of G at 70 BPM.

What chords are in "Mandolin Rain"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Mandolin Rain — Piano Lead Sheet

"Mandolin Rain" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 70 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

The (G)song came (Am)and (G)went like the (G)times lis 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 change she’d (Am)smile. It would (D)last for you a while. (Am)mind, (G)You don’t (C)know ments what you got (D)choice. till you lose it all (Cmaj9)feel a gain. strong. (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 watch 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 change my (Am)time, oh, would (D)keep ing all off my (Am)mind, (G)but there’s (C)mo ments that I find (D)choice. till you I’m not all (Cmaj9)long ing so strong. (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Bruce Hornsby

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How to Play "Mandolin Rain" on Piano

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Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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