What key is "Rainbow" in?

"Rainbow" by Sia is in the key of D with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Rainbow" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Rainbow" 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 "Rainbow"?

This arrangement of "Rainbow" uses 4 chords: A, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Rainbow" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Sia can I play here?

Try "Unstoppable", "CHANDELIER", "BIG GIRLS CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(A)I know you; you’re a (D)spe cial (G)one.

(A)Some see cra zy where (D)I see love.

(A)You fall so low, but (D)soar so high.

(A)Big dream er, shoot for (D)o pen sky.

(A)So much life in those o pen (G)eyes.

(A)So much depth, you look for ward to life.

But (A)when your wounds o pen, can (D)you will cry.

You’ll (A)cry, “Oh, no,” and you’ll (D)ques tion (G)why.

I can see a rain bow

in your tears as they’re fall ing down.

I can see your soul grow

through the pain as they hit the ground.

I can see a rain bow

in your tears as the sun comes out,

as the sun comes (A)out.

(A)I am here and I see your (G)pain

(A)through the storms, through the clouds, ward the rain.

But (A)I’m tell ing o you can (D)not es cape.

You’ll (A)You can do it; just (D)feel, ba (G)by.

I can see a rain bow

in your tears as they’re fall ing down.

I can see your soul grow

through the pain as they hit the ground.

I can see a rain bow

in your tears as the sun comes out,

as the sun comes (A)out.

(A)out.

Here comes the (D)sun,

smil ing (G)down.

Here comes the (D)sun,

smil ing (G)down.

Here comes the (D)sun,

smil ing (G)down,

smil ing (A)down.

I can see a rain bow

in your tears as they’re fall ing down.

I can see your soul grow

through the pain as they hit the (G)ground.

I can see a rain bow

in your tears as the sun comes out,

as the sun comes (A)out.

I can see a rain bow

in your tears as they’re fall ing down.

I can see your soul grow

through the pain as they hit the ground.

I can see a rain bow

in your tears as the sun comes out,

as the sun comes (A)out.

Rainbow by Sia

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rainbow”

What key is "Rainbow" in?: "Rainbow" by Sia is in the key of D with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Rainbow" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Rainbow" 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 "Rainbow"?: This arrangement of "Rainbow" uses 4 chords: A, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Rainbow" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Sia can I play here?: Try "Unstoppable", "CHANDELIER", "BIG GIRLS CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.