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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Who’ll Stop the Rain Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Who’ll Stop the Rain Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Who’ll Stop the Rain Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Who’ll Stop the Rain Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Who’ll Stop the Rain Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Who’ll Stop the Rain Chords – Harmonica
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s classic folk-rock anthem reflecting on hope and disillusionment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, and D shapes as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
D – G
C – G – D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
D – G
C – G – D – G
Bridge
G
D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
D – G
C – G – D – G
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Who’ll Stop the Rain"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Who’ll Stop 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 "Who’ll Stop the Rain" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Who’ll Stop the Rain"?
It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 1970.