Can a complete beginner play "The Day The Rains Came"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Day The Rains Came" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "The Day The Rains Came"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Day The Rains Came" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

The Day The Rains Came — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Day The Rains Came" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

The day that the (F)rains came (F7)down, (Bb)moth er (Bbm)earth (F)smiled a gain. (Dm)Now the (Dm7)li lacs could (Gm7)bloom; (F)now the (Dm7)fields could grow (Gm7)green (C7)er. The day that the (F)rains came (F7)down, (Bb)buds were (Bbm)born; (F)love was born. (Dm)As the (Dm7)young buds will (Gm7)grow, (F)so our (Dm7)young love will (A)grow, (G9)love, (C9)sweet (F6)love. A (Bb)rob in sang a (C7)song of love. A (F)wil low tree reached up to the heav ens as (Bb)if to thank the (C7)sky a bove for (F)all (Fmaj7)that (F6)rain, that (F)wel (Fmaj7)come (F6)rain. We (Bb)looked a cross the (C7)mead ow land and (F)seemed to sense a kind of a mir a cle, (Bb)much too deep to (C7)un der stand. And (F)there we (Am)were so (D7)much in (G7)love. The day that the (F)rains came (F7)down, (Bb)moun tain (Bbm)streams (F)swelled with pride; (Dm)gone the (Dm7)dry riv er (Gm7)bed; (F)gone the (Dm7)dust from the (Gm7)val (C7)ley. The day that the (F)rains came (F7)down, (Bb)buds were (Bbm)born; (F)love was born. (Dm)As the (Dm7)young buds will (Gm7)grow, (F)so our (Dm7)young love will (A7)grow; (G9)love, (C9)sweet (Cm6)love; (Gm7)rain, (C7)sweet (F)rain.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Jane Morgan

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How to Play "The Day The Rains Came" on Piano

1
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.
2
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.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.