Smoky Mountain Rain

by Ronnie Milsap
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Lyrics

I thumbed my way from L.

A.

back to (C)Knox ville;

I found (G)out those bright lights ain’t where I be long.

From a (Em)phone booth in the rain I called to (C)tell her

I’ve had a change of dreams, I’m com ing home.

But tears (C)filled my eyes when I found out she was gone.

Smok y Moun tain rain keeps on (Bm)fall ing,

I keep on (C)call ing

her (D)name.

Smok y Moun tain rain, I’ll keep on (Bm)search ing;

I can’t go on (C)hurt ing

this (D)way.

She’s (C)some where in the (D7)Smok y Moun tain rain.

I waved a die sel down out side a (C)ca fé;

he said (G)he was goin’ as far as Gat lin burg.

I climbed (Em)up in cab, all wet and cold and (C)lone ly;

I wiped my eyes and told him a bout her.

I’ve got (C)find her, eyes can’t you make these big wheels burn?

Smok y Moun tain rain keeps on (Bm)fall ing,

I keep on (C)call ing

her (D)name.

Smok y Moun tain rain, I’ll keep on (Bm)search ing;

I can’t go on (C)hurt ing

this (D)way.

She’s (C)some where in the (D7)Smok y Moun tain rain.

I can’t blame her for let ting go,

a wom an needs some one warm to hold.

I feel the rain run ning down my face;

I’ll find her no mat ter what it takes.

Smoky Mountain Rain — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Smoky Mountain Rain" by Ronnie Milsap in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Smoky Mountain Rain”

Can I learn "Smoky Mountain Rain" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Smoky Mountain Rain" with hands-separate practice in G at 140 BPM.
What key is "Smoky Mountain Rain" by Ronnie Milsap played in?
Smoky Mountain 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 "Smoky Mountain Rain"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Smoky Mountain 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 "Smoky Mountain Rain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Smoky Mountain Rain"?
"Smoky Mountain Rain" was originally performed by Ronnie Milsap. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ronnie Milsap can I play here?
Try "WHAT A DIFFERENCE YOU'VE MADE IN MY LIFE", "STRANGER IN MY HOUSE", "I WOULDN'T HAVE MISSED IT FOR THE WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Smoky Mountain Rain"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Smoky Mountain Rain" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Smoky Mountain Rain"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Smoky Mountain Rain" is in the key of G at 140 BPM.