Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “After The Rain” by Bruce Cockburn.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Dancing in the Dragon’s Jaws (1979)
Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who has been recording since the early 1970s. His music moves across folk, rock, jazz, and world music, and his lyrics frequently address spiritual themes, environmental concerns, and political injustice. He has long been one of Canada's most respected guitarists, and his catalog stretches across more than two dozen studio albums.
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Good to know
What key is "After The Rain" in?
"After The Rain" by Bruce Cockburn is in A major.
What is the tempo of "After The Rain"?
"After The Rain" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "After The Rain"?
The core progression is Dmaj7, C♯m7, Bm, Emaj/5, Emaj/3, and Dmaj/5, built around the A major tonal center.
What instruments play on "After The Rain"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and organ.
Can I get "After The Rain" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "After The Rain" by Bruce Cockburn, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "After The Rain" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"After The Rain" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 100 BPM in A major with 11 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "After The Rain" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "After The Rain" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "After The Rain" on?
"After The Rain" appears on Dancing in the Dragon’s Jaws (1979).
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