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Pencil Rain

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Intro: Ab  
Verse:
The possible Abdream;   finale of seem
The moment that some call eternal,  that some call inBbmsaneEb  
Now helmets on Abeach Ab7head,   awaiting the Dbfirst Dbmled
The pageant is AbnamEbed:    the Pencil AbRainA  
Verse 2:
The infantry stands and holds out its hands
The marshall's binoculars focus;  and skyward they train
They're searching the yonder blue - they look out for Number Two
The heraldry of    the Pencil Rain
Bridge :
  Ab- /       A    Ab- / A  
  Ab- /       A    Bbm  Eb  
Ab  Ab7        Db  Dbm
  Ab           Eb    Ab- / A  
Verse 3:
And now hear the roar that none can ignore
The thunderous clatter of splintering wood and lives that are claimed
And none who have witnessed all can speak of a nobler cause
Than perishing in    the Pencil Rain
Outro:
The Pencil AbRainA  
The Pencil AbRainA  
The Pencil AbRain

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Pencil Rain

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

Ab7

Dbm

Intro:

Verse:

The possible dream; finale of seem

Bbm Eb

The moment that some call eternal, that some call insane

Ab Ab7 Db Dbm

Now helmets on each head, awaiting the first led

Ab Eb Ab A

The pageant is named: the Pencil Rain

Verse 2:

The infantry stands and holds out its hands

The marshall's binoculars focus; and skyward they train

They're searching the yonder blue - they look out for Number Two

The heraldry of the Pencil Rain

Bridge :

Ab A Ab A

- / - /

Ab A Bbm Eb

- /

Ab Ab7 Db Dbm

Ab Eb Ab A

- /

Verse 3:

And now hear the roar that none can ignore

The thunderous clatter of splintering wood and lives that are claimed

And none who have witnessed all can speak of a nobler cause

Than perishing in the Pencil Rain

Outro:

Ab A

The Pencil Rain

Ab A

The Pencil Rain

About Pencil Rain Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Pencil Rain by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pencil Rain chords”, “Pencil Rain guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Pencil 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 Pencil Rain chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pencil Rain lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ab, Bbm, Eb, Ab7, Db, Dbm.

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What key is "Pencil Rain" in?

The chords for "Pencil Rain" show the original chord names (including Ab, Bbm, Eb, Ab7, Db, Dbm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.