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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
It Will Rain Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
It Will Rain Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
It Will Rain Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
It Will Rain Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
It Will Rain Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
It Will Rain Chords – Harmonica
A heart-wrenching ballad about pleading for love by Bruno Mars. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the song’s emotional feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Chorus
Am – F – C – G (×4)
Verse 2
C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Chorus
Am – F – C – G (×4)
Bridge
F – G – Am
F – G
F – G – Am
F – G – C
G – Am
F – G – C
Chorus
Am – F – C – G (×4)
Outro
C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Practice tip: The Am-F-C-G progression repeats throughout. Master that four-chord loop first before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "It Will Rain"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "It Will Rain" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "It Will Rain" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "It Will Rain"?
It was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and released in 2011.