Too Much Rain Tabs & Lyrics by Paul McCartney
Too Much Rain
guitar tabs lyrics
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
The Story Behind the Tab:
A close friend of mine, who attended the Paul McCartney Tour 2005 in Orlando some time
ago, was yielding his report on the going-ons of the night. His enthusiasm captured my
interest, and so, I began to search for some of McCartney�s new material. Before my
quest was complete, I happen chanced upon nearly all of his new album, Chaos and Creation
in the Backyard. While I was searching for the new material, I discovered this particular
song, "Too Much Rain." I was able to transcribe the unknown fairly quickly and easily,
and so, as my first official tab, I would like to give it to all of you who would wish
to see it!
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 Andr� 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
Transcribed By: Nathan Bartman
E-mail Address: [email protected]
AIM Name: Nate Bartman
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
Outtro 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
"I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it."
- Igor Stravinsky
