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Pencil Rain

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Artist: They Might Be Giants
Song: Pencil Rain
Album: Lincoln
       Ab
Intro: 
Verse:
             Ab
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     BbmEb
  - /         
Ab  Ab7        Db  Dbm
AbEb       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
           Ab
The Pencil Rain

Pencil Rain chords and lyrics

Free chords for Pencil Rain by They Might Be Giants. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Artist: They Might Be Giants
Song: Pencil Rain
Album: Lincoln
Intro: Ab
Verse:
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:

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Pencil Rain"?

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

Is "Pencil Rain" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Pencil Rain" by They Might Be Giants with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by They Might Be Giants below.

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.