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Let It Rain

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1/78

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 78Position: 3

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Let It Rain chords *
e|-----------------|----------------|
B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|
G|---------------7-|----------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|
A|-----------------|----------------|
E|-----------------|----------------|
e|-----------------|----------------|
B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|
G|---------------7-|----------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|
A|-----------------|----------------|
E|-----------------|----------------|
Or 
A G  G A
 A    G   G   A   G   F#m   Em*
The Drain is falling Amthrough the mist,
of Csorrow Gthat surDrounded me
The sun could never Amthaw away,
the Cbliss that Glays aDround me
Let it Drain,   Amlet it Drain,Am  
let your Clove rain Gdown on Dme
Let it Drain,   Amlet it Drain,Am  
let it Crain, Grain, Drain
DHer life was like a Amdesert flower,
Cburning Gin the Dsun
Until I found the Amway to love,
was Charder Gsaid than Ddone
Let it Drain,   Amlet it DrainAm,
let your Clove rain Gdown on Dme
Let it Drain,   Amlet it DrainAm,
let it Crain, Grain, Arain
e|-----------------|----------------|
B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|
G|---------------7-|----------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|
A|-----------------|----------------|
E|-----------------|----------------|
e|-----------------|----------------|
B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|
G|---------------7-|----------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|
A|-----------------|----------------|
E|-----------------|----------------|
 A    G   G    A2x
[Solo] 
 F#m   F#mM7   F#m7   F#m6|
  Em7   A6   A   A4         A3x
DNow I know the Amsecret,
there is Cnothing Gthat I Dlack
If I give my Amlove to you,
you'll Csurely Ggive it Dback
Let it Drain,   Amlet it Drain,Am  
let your Clove rain Gdown on Dme
Let it Drain,   Amlet it Drain,Am  
let it Crain, Grain, Drain
Let it Drain,   Amlet it Drain,Am  
let your Clove rain Gdown on Dme
Let it Drain,   Amlet it DrainAm,
let it Crain, Grain, Arain
 A    G   G    A2x
e|-----------------|----------------|
B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|
G|---------------7-|----------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|
A|-----------------|----------------|
E|-----------------|----------------|
e|-----------------|----------------|
B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|
G|---------------7-|----------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|
A|-----------------|----------------|
E|-----------------|----------------|
[Solo]
ARaGin, raiAn  4x
[Solo]
 A    G   G    A2x
Capo III
   C= A  
   G= E  
   D= B  
  Am= F#m  
   A= F#  
 F#m= Ebm  
  Em= C#m  
 Em7= C#m7  

All chords in this song (19)

The story behind the song

"Let It Rain" explores the powerful and transformative nature of love, using the clever interplay of "rain" and "reign" to convey its depth. The song, co-written by Eric Clapton and Bonnie Bramlett for Clapton's 1970 debut solo album, features a striking electric guitar riff and a melody elegantly woven around simple, almost folk-like chord changes. It also includes notable instrumental sections, such as a brief part by Stephen Stills, whose song "Questions" influenced its melody. At its heart, the song feels like an embrace of love's overwhelming and all-encompassing presence.

AI-written from these sources:Let It Rain (Eric Clapton song) — Wikipedia ↗Eric Clapton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Let It Rain

by Eric Clapton

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Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

F#mM7

F#m7

F#m6

Em7

Ebm

C#m

C#m7

Let It Rain chords *

e|-----------------|----------------|

B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|

G|---------------7-|----------------|

D|-----------------|----------------|

A|-----------------|----------------|

E|-----------------|----------------|

e|-----------------|----------------|

B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|

G|---------------7-|----------------|

D|-----------------|----------------|

A|-----------------|----------------|

E|-----------------|----------------|

A G G A

A G G A G F#m Em

D Am

The rain is falling through the mist,

C G D

of sorrow that surrounded me

The sun could never thaw away,

C G D

the bliss that lays around me

D Am D Am

Let it rain, let it rain,

C G D

let your love rain down on me

D Am D Am

Let it rain, let it rain,

C G D

let it rain, rain, rain

D Am

Her life was like a desert flower,

C G D

burning in the sun

Until I found the way to love,

C G D

was harder said than done

D Am D Am

Let it rain, let it rain,

C G D

let your love rain down on me

D Am D Am

Let it rain, let it rain,

C G A

let it rain, rain, rain

e|-----------------|----------------|

B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|

G|---------------7-|----------------|

D|-----------------|----------------|

A|-----------------|----------------|

E|-----------------|----------------|

e|-----------------|----------------|

B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|

G|---------------7-|----------------|

D|-----------------|----------------|

A|-----------------|----------------|

E|-----------------|----------------|

A G G A

[Solo]

F#m F#mM7 F#m7 F#m6

Em7 A6 A A4 A

D Am

Now I know the secret,

C G D

there is nothing that I lack

If I give my love to you,

C G D

you'll surely give it back

D Am D Am

Let it rain, let it rain,

C G D

let your love rain down on me

D Am D Am

Let it rain, let it rain,

C G D

let it rain, rain, rain

D Am D Am

Let it rain, let it rain,

C G D

let your love rain down on me

D Am D Am

Let it rain, let it rain,

C G A

let it rain, rain, rain

A G G A

e|-----------------|----------------|

B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|

G|---------------7-|----------------|

D|-----------------|----------------|

A|-----------------|----------------|

E|-----------------|----------------|

e|-----------------|----------------|

B|-5--5--5-3-5-8---|-8-8-8-7-8-10---|

G|---------------7-|----------------|

D|-----------------|----------------|

A|-----------------|----------------|

E|-----------------|----------------|

[Solo]

A G A

Rain, rain 4x

[Solo]

A G G A

Capo III

C A

G E

D B

Am F#m

A F#

F#m Ebm

Em C#m

Em7 C#m7

About Let It Rain Chords by Eric Clapton

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