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Buckets Of Rain

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Tuning: Standard
A version with the plain chords and optional voicings for some of the chords. 
B   x-9-9-8-0-0 
A   x-7-7-6-0-0 
G#m x-6-6-4-0-0 
F#m x-4-4-2-0-0
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[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
EBuckets of rain
EBuckets of tears
EGot all them buckets comin' out of my ears
ABuckets of moonbeams in my Ehand
BYou got all the Alove, G#mhoney baby F#mI can Estand
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[Verse 2]
EI been meek
And Ehard like an oak
I've Eseen pretty people disappear like smoke
AFriends will arrive, friends will disapEpear
If Byou want Ame, G#mhoney baby F#mI'll be Ehere
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[Verse 3]
I Elike your smile
And your Efingertips
I Elike the way that you move your hips
I Alike the cool way you look at Eme
BEverything aAbout you is G#mbringing me F#mmiseEry
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[Verse 4]
ELittle red wagon
ELittle red bike
I Eain't no monkey but I know what I like
I Alike the way you love me strong and Eslow
I'm Btakin' you Awith me, G#mhoney baby F#mwhen I Ego
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[Verse 5]
ELife is sad
ELife is a bust
EAll ya can do is do what you must
You Ado what you must do and ya do it Ewell
I'll Bdo it for Ayou, G#mhoney baby, F#mcan't you Etell?
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All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Buckets Of Rain" is a song by Bob Dylan, an American singer-songwriter often described as one of the greatest of all time, known for his sophisticated and influential lyrical techniques. Appearing on his album Blood on the Tracks, this song showcases the folk and blues roots that defined much of his early work. It evokes a feeling of intimate reflection, a quiet moment shared.

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Buckets Of Rain

by Bob Dylan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

F#m

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Tuning: Standard

A version with the plain chords and optional voicings for some of the chords.

B x-9-9-8-0-0

A x-7-7-6-0-0

G#m x-6-6-4-0-0

F#m x-4-4-2-0-0

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[Intro]

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A E

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B A G#m F#m E

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[Verse 1]

Buckets of rain

Buckets of tears

Got all them buckets comin' out of my ears

A E

Buckets of moonbeams in my hand

B A G#m F#m E

You got all the love, honey baby I can stand

[Instrumental]

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A E

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B A G#m F#m E

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[Verse 2]

I been meek

And hard like an oak

I've seen pretty people disappear like smoke

A E

Friends will arrive, friends will disappear

B A G#m F#m E

If you want me, honey baby I'll be here

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A E

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B A G#m F#m E

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[Verse 3]

I like your smile

And your fingertips

I like the way that you move your hips

A E

I like the cool way you look at me

B A G#m F#m E

Everything about you is bringing me misery

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A E

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B A G#m F#m E

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[Verse 4]

Little red wagon

Little red bike

I ain't no monkey but I know what I like

A E

I like the way you love me strong and slow

B A G#m F#m E

I'm takin' you with me, honey baby when I go

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A E

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B A G#m F#m E

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[Verse 5]

Life is sad

Life is a bust

All ya can do is do what you must

A E

You do what you must do and ya do it well

B A G#m F#m E

I'll do it for you, honey baby, can't you tell?

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About Buckets Of Rain Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Buckets Of Rain by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Buckets Of Rain chords”, “Buckets Of Rain guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Buckets Of Rain chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Buckets Of Rain chords and for experienced players who want accurate Buckets Of Rain lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, B, G#m, F#m, E.

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The chords for "Buckets Of Rain" show the original chord names (including A, B, G#m, F#m, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.