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I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords

Keith Whitley Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C G D

I’m a slow movin’ train headin’ out the door

G C G D

I’ve been counted out, I’ve been down and flat on the floor

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen dark clouds rollin’, I’ve felt the wind blow

G C G D

I’ve been knocked down by a blow I never saw

G C G D

I’ve been in a fight, I’ve been out all night in a cold, cold rain

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Bridge

C G D

So let it pour, I’ve been here before

C G D

Let the thunder roll and the lightnin’ flash

C G D

I’ll be standin’ here when the storm has passed

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Outro

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

G C D

No, I’m no stranger to the rain

G

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.

Gtap to play

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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

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C G D

I’m a slow movin’ train headin’ out the door

G C G D

I’ve been counted out, I’ve been down and flat on the floor

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen dark clouds rollin’, I’ve felt the wind blow

G C G D

I’ve been knocked down by a blow I never saw

G C G D

I’ve been in a fight, I’ve been out all night in a cold, cold rain

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Bridge

C G D

So let it pour, I’ve been here before

C G D

Let the thunder roll and the lightnin’ flash

C G D

I’ll be standin’ here when the storm has passed

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Outro

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

G C D

No, I’m no stranger to the rain

G

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C G D

I’m a slow movin’ train headin’ out the door

G C G D

I’ve been counted out, I’ve been down and flat on the floor

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen dark clouds rollin’, I’ve felt the wind blow

G C G D

I’ve been knocked down by a blow I never saw

G C G D

I’ve been in a fight, I’ve been out all night in a cold, cold rain

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Bridge

C G D

So let it pour, I’ve been here before

C G D

Let the thunder roll and the lightnin’ flash

C G D

I’ll be standin’ here when the storm has passed

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Outro

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

G C D

No, I’m no stranger to the rain

G

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Banjo

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C G D

I’m a slow movin’ train headin’ out the door

G C G D

I’ve been counted out, I’ve been down and flat on the floor

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen dark clouds rollin’, I’ve felt the wind blow

G C G D

I’ve been knocked down by a blow I never saw

G C G D

I’ve been in a fight, I’ve been out all night in a cold, cold rain

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Bridge

C G D

So let it pour, I’ve been here before

C G D

Let the thunder roll and the lightnin’ flash

C G D

I’ll be standin’ here when the storm has passed

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Outro

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

G C D

No, I’m no stranger to the rain

G

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I’m No Stranger to the Rain Chords – Mandolin

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C G D

I’m a slow movin’ train headin’ out the door

G C G D

I’ve been counted out, I’ve been down and flat on the floor

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen dark clouds rollin’, I’ve felt the wind blow

G C G D

I’ve been knocked down by a blow I never saw

G C G D

I’ve been in a fight, I’ve been out all night in a cold, cold rain

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Bridge

C G D

So let it pour, I’ve been here before

C G D

Let the thunder roll and the lightnin’ flash

C G D

I’ll be standin’ here when the storm has passed

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Outro

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

G C D

No, I’m no stranger to the rain

G

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G chord shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C G D

I’m a slow movin’ train headin’ out the door

G C G D

I’ve been counted out, I’ve been down and flat on the floor

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen dark clouds rollin’, I’ve felt the wind blow

G C G D

I’ve been knocked down by a blow I never saw

G C G D

I’ve been in a fight, I’ve been out all night in a cold, cold rain

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Bridge

C G D

So let it pour, I’ve been here before

C G D

Let the thunder roll and the lightnin’ flash

C G D

I’ll be standin’ here when the storm has passed

Chorus

G C

I’m no stranger to the rain

G D G

I can stand up and face the pain

C G D

I’m not afraid of the storm

C G D

I’ve learned to dance in the rain

Outro

G C G D

I’m a hard luck case, I’ve been here before

G C D

But I’m no stranger to the rain

G C D

No, I’m no stranger to the rain

G

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.