Artist's Name Paul McCartney
Song Title Too Much Rain
Album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard
Approximate Song Length 3 min 24 sec
Approximate Album Length 46 min 53 sec
Release Date September 12, 2005
Recording Sessions Fall 2003 - Spring 2005
Recorded At Air Studios, London
Notes:
The basic chord progression listed below is identical to that which McCartney plays on
his album, but the chords’ configuration is subject to translation, as is the strum. If
you would like to experiment with different variations of chords, an excellent dictionary
can be found at http://www.chordfind.com. The lyrics were adapted from the booklet within
the CD case. On this song, McCartney, the “one-man band," is credited with playing a
Bosendorfer Grand Piano, Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar,
Martin 12 String Guitar, Hofner Bass Guitar, Epiphone Casino Electric Guitar, Schmidt
Autoharp, Ludwig Drums, Maracas, and Vocals. On a separate note: there are several other
artists who have songs entitled “Too Much Rain.” Carole King’s celebrated album “Music”
(1971) and ATB’s (German DJ André Tanneberger) “Movin’ Melodies” (1998) both feature a
song entitled “Too Much Rain.” I hope that this help out! Please, if you have any
questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact me. I sincerely hope that this helps
[Intro]
G Em7 Bm
G Em7 Bm
[Verse I]
G Em7 Bm
Laugh when your eyes are burning
F E7 Am D
Smile when your heart is filled with pain
Bm Em
Sigh as you brush away your sorrow
Am F Am
Make a vow that it's not going to happen again
[Chorus]
D D7 G
It's not right
D D7 G
In one life
D D7 G
Too much rain
D D7 G
D D7 G
You . . .
[Verse II]
G Em7 Bm
(You) know the wheels keep turning
F E7 Am D
Why do the tears run down your face
Bm Em
We use to hide away our feelings
Am F Am
But for now tell yourself it won't happen again
[Chorus]
D D7 G
It's not right
D D7 G
In one life
D D7 G G7
Too much rain
[Bridge]
C Am
It's too much for anyone
C Am
Too hard for anyone
C Am Em F
Who wants a happy and peaceful life
C G
You've got to learn to laugh
[Solo]
G Em7 Bm
E ----------------|------------0---|----------------|----------------|
B 3---------0---1-|3---------------|3---------------|----------------|
G ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D ----------------|----------------|--------4-------|----------------|
A ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
(laugh)
[Verse III]
F E7 Am D
Smile when your spinning round and round
Bm Em
Sigh as you think about tomarrow
Am F Am
Make a vow that you're going to be happy again
[Chorus]
D D7 G
It's all right
D D7 G
In your life
D D7 G G7
No more rain
[Outro]
C Am
It's too much for anyone
C Am
Too hard for anyone
C Am Em F
Who wants a happy and peaceful life
C G
You've got to learn to laugh