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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Harmonica
Keith Whitley’s classic country ballad about resilience in the face of hardship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G chord shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G – D (×3)
G – C – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D – G
C – G – D (×2)
Verse 2
G – C – G – D (×3)
G – C – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D – G
C – G – D (×2)
Bridge
C – G – D (×3)
Chorus
G – C
G – D – G
C – G – D (×2)
Outro
G – C – G – D
G – C – D (×2)
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Practice tip: Focus on the simple G, C, and D chord progression, and let the lyrics tell the story with a steady, gentle strum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m No Stranger to the Rain"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "I’m No Stranger to the Rain" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m No Stranger to the Rain" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "I’m No Stranger to the Rain"?
It was written by Sonny Curtis, Ron Hellard, and released in 1988.