Who'll Stop The Rain

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

(G)Long as I re mem ber,

the (C)rain been com in’ down,

clouds of mys t’ry pour in’

con (C)fu sion on the ground.

(C)Good men through the ag es

(C)try’n’ to find the sun;

(C)and I won der, (D)still I won der, (Em)who’ll

stop the rain?

(G)I went down Vir gin ia,

seek ing (C)shel ter from the storm.

The Caught up in the fa ble,

I (C)watched the tow er grow.

(C)Five year plans and new deals,

(C)wrapped in gold en chains.

(C)And I won der, (D)still I won der, (Em)who’ll

stop the rain?

(Em)who’ll

stop the rain?

Who'll Stop The Rain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Who'll Stop The Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Who'll Stop The Rain”

What key is "Who'll Stop The Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
Who'll Stop The 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 "Who'll Stop The Rain"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Who'll Stop The 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 "Who'll Stop The Rain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Who'll Stop The Rain"?
"Who'll Stop The Rain" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Who'll Stop The Rain"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?
Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Who'll Stop The Rain" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Who'll Stop The Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Who'll Stop The Rain" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Who'll Stop The Rain" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.