Rain

Q: How to play the easy chords for Rain (Bruce Ruffin)?

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Bruce Ruffin verified

Key: EM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Em]Listen to the pouring [Esus4]rain, listen to it pour
[Em]And with ev'ry drop [Esus4]of rain, you know, [Em]I love you more
[Esus4]Let it rain [Em]all night long
[Esus4]Let my love [Am]for you grow strong
[Aminadd13]As long [Am7]as we're together
[Aminadd13]Who cares [Am]about the weather
[G]Listen to the [C]falling rain, listen [G]to it fall
[C]And with ev'ry [G]drop of rain, [C]I can hear you call
[G]Call my name [C]right out loud
[B]I can hear [B7]above the clouds
[Em]And I'm here [Esus4]among the puddles
[Em]You and [Esus4]I together huddle
[Em]Listen to the [Em7]falling rain, listen [Eminadd13]to it rain
[B]It's raining, [C]it's pouring
[G]The old [C]man is snorin'
[G]He went to bed, [C]he bumped his head
[G]He couldn't get [C]up in the mornin'
[G]Listen to the [C]falling rain, listen [G]to it fall
[C]And with ev'ry [G]drop of rain, [C]I can hear you call
[G]Call my name [C]right out loud
[B]I can hear [B7]above the clouds
[Em]And I'm here [Esus4]among the puddles
[Em]You and [Esus4]I together huddle
[Em]Listen to the [Em7]falling rain, listen [Eminadd13]to it rain
[Em]Listen to the [Esus4]falling rain, listen [Am]to the rain
[Em]Listen to the [Esus4]falling rain, listen [Am]to the rain ...

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Single

Released 2004

Genre

Early Early Reggae

Songwriter Bruce Ruffin

Chord Version Options

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 13 Unique Chords

Genre Early

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Rain by Bruce Ruffin is played in the key of Em with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Em7 (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Eminadd13 (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Rain by Bruce Ruffin: sounding in Em without capo at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Standard tuning without capo) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to B requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – Eaug – VI – B7 – Esus4 – iv – B – III – i

Song chords:

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Em Em7 Eminadd13 Eaug

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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C B7 Esus4 Am Aminadd13 Am7 B G Eminadd9

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Em without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of EM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Em Tonic

ii° F#dim Supertonic

III G Mediant

iv Am Subdominant

v Bm Dominant

VI C Submediant

VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 11 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Aminadd13, Eminadd13)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – Eaug – VI – B7 – Esus4 – iv – B – III – i • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Rain (Bruce Ruffin)?

To play the Easy Chords for Rain, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Rain?

The original recording key for Rain by Bruce Ruffin is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 2004

Genre

Early Early Reggae

Songwriter Bruce Ruffin

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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piano Chord Family EM

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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