Mandolin Rain

by Bruce Hornsby
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"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: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Mandolin Rain

Where are the chord symbols for "Mandolin Rain" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mandolin Rain" is in G.
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.
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.

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