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When It Rains It Pours Chords

Luke Combs Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

When It Rains It Pours Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

When It Rains It Pours Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

When It Rains It Pours Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

When It Rains It Pours Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

When It Rains It Pours Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

When It Rains It Pours Chords – Harmonica

Luke Combs’ humorous country hit about a streak of good luck following a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, conversational feel and let the lyrics tell the story.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G

D – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Chorus

C

G

D – C

G – D

C – G

D – C

Verse 2

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Chorus

C

G

D – C

G – D

C – G

D – C

Verse 3

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – G

C – G – D – C

G – D – G – C – D

Chorus

C

G

D – C

G – D

C – G

D – C

Bridge

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Chorus

C

G

D – C

G – D

C – G

D – C

Practice tip: Focus on the G to D and G to C transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song. Use a capo on the 3rd fret to play along with the original recording.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "When It Rains It Pours"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "When It Rains It Pours" 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 "When It Rains It Pours" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "When It Rains It Pours"?

It was written by Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher, Jordan Walker, and released in 2017.