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Steel Rain

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Special chords on this one:
B/D#
     x6444x
B/F#
     x9987x
Am9
      x07557
Am7/E
    x7758x
Am7-5/Eb
 x6758x
Dm6/F
    xx3435 or x897(10)x
Bsus4/D#
 x6997x or x6445x
Adim
     x0754x
Dm/A
     x00231 or 557765
D#dim7
   x6757x
F/C
      x3321x
Fm6/C
    x3313x
[Intro]
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
[Verse]
F     Fmaj7  Am    Am7    B/D#   B/F#
  And so we start another day together
F Fmaj7   Am Am7   B/D#            B/F#
  You and I  and a million miles between us
F   Fmaj7    Am       Am7        B/D#      B/F#
  I train my moods to bloom like flowers unfolding
F    Fmaj7   Am    Am7    B/D#
  Instead of fluttering around
    E7
And slowly drowning in the
[Verse]
Am9    Am7/E  Am7-5/Eb D7sus4 D7
  Steel rain,    steel rain
Dm      Bb Bbmaj7 E7            Dm6/F
  Steel rain,       it's taking over
Esus4          Bsus4/D# E7
   It's taking over
[Interlude]
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
[Verse]
F     Fmaj7  Am   Am7     B/D#               B/F#
  The sky is open and the drones are pouring out
F     Fmaj7  Am    Am7    B/D#    B/F#
  The day inhales in a contagious yawn
F     Fmaj7       Am     Am7        B/D#
  And there you smile as though the sun
     Dm6/F
Were bouncing in the
[Chorus]
Am9    Am7/E  Am7-5/Eb D7sus4 D7
  Steel rain,    steel rain
Dm      Bb Bbmaj7 E7            Dm6/F
  Steel rain,       it's taking over
Am9    Am7/E  Am7-5/Eb D7sus4 D7
  Steel rain,    steel rain
Dm      Bb Bbmaj7 E7            Dm6/F
  Steel rain,       it's taking over
Esus4          Bsus4/D# E7
   It's taking over
[Solo]
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
[Bridge]
Am7           Adim              Dm/A         A
  Here in our little world, the tiny world spins for me
Dsus4               D#dim7                    E   E7
  All's well in the titled world, but there's something
Am E    E7
Falling down in the
[Chorus]
Am9    Am7/E  Am7-5/Eb D7sus4 D7
  Steel rain,    steel rain
Dm      Bb Bbmaj7 E7            Dm6/F
  Steel rain,       it's taking over
Am9    Am7/E  Am7-5/Eb D7sus4 D7
  Steel rain,    steel rain
Dm      Bb Bbmaj7 E7            Dm6/F
  Steel rain,       it's taking over
Esus4          Bsus4/D# E7
   It's taking over
[Outro]
F/C Fm6/C F/C           Fm6/C
            It's taking over
F/C           Fm6/C  Am B7 Am B7
  It's taking over
            Am  B7  Am B7
It's taking over
            Am  B7  Am B7
It's taking over
            Am  B7  Am B7
It's taking over
Am B7 Am B7 A5

Steel Rain chords and lyrics

Free chords for Steel Rain by Chris Cornell. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Special chords on this one:
B/D#     x6444x
B/F#     x9987x
Am9      x07557
Am7/E    x7758x
Am7-5/Eb x6758x
Dm6/F    xx3435 or x897(10)x
Bsus4/D# x6997x or x6445x
Adim     x0754x
Dm/A     x00231 or 557765
D#dim7   x6757x
F/C      x3321x
Fm6/C    x3313x
[Intro]
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
[Verse]
[Verse]
[Interlude]
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Solo]
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
F Fmaj7 Am Am7 B/D# B/F#
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Am B7 Am B7 A5

Steel Rain Chords by Chris Cornell

Learn how to play Steel Rain by Chris Cornell with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Steel Rain chords”, “Steel Rain guitar chords”, or “Chris Cornell Steel 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 Steel Rain chords and for experienced players who want accurate Steel Rain lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B/D#, B/F#, Am9, Am7/E, Am7-5/Eb, Dm6/F.

Frequently asked questions about Steel Rain

How do I play "Steel Rain" by Chris Cornell on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Steel Rain" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Steel Rain" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Steel Rain"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Steel Rain" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Steel Rain" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Steel Rain" by Chris Cornell with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Chris Cornell below.

What key is "Steel Rain" in?

The chords for "Steel Rain" show the original chord names (including B/D#, B/F#, Am9, Am7/E, Am7-5/Eb, Dm6/F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.