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Intermediate vocals sheet music for "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" by Johnny Rivers, in E minor at about 86 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Vocals Sheet Music for "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" by Johnny Rivers

Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Don't Let The Rain Come Down” by Johnny Rivers.

Don't Let The Rain Come Down by Johnny Rivers
Vocals Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The vocals part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · rock · soul
Moodmelancholic · yearning · soulful
Signaturebluesy rock ballad with a soulful edge
E minor
Key
86
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
G
A
D
Am
C
Em
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
bass guitar
warm, round, syncopated, driving the groove
vocals
male lead, soulful, slightly raspy, expressive, clean singing
electric guitar
clean, melodic fills and a bluesy solo
drums
steady, laid‑back 4/4 beat with soft snare and hi‑hat
organ
warm, sustained chords and melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Last Train to Memphis (1998)

A blues-rooted record that taps into the Memphis tradition Rivers has returned to throughout his career, featuring a relaxed shuffling groove and funky horn arrangements. The album is dedicated to Carl Perkins and was recorded across several studios, including a session at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis.

All of Last Train to Memphis
Artist

Johnny Rivers

Johnny Rivers, born John Henry Ramistella in New York in 1942 and raised in Baton Rouge, is an American rock, pop, and soul singer and guitarist who built his career largely in Los Angeles. He gained wide popularity in the 1960s through live rock and roll recordings at the Whisky a Go Go, then moved toward a more orchestral and soul-oriented sound as the decade went on. He has remained active across several decades, releasing records that draw on blues, rock, and R&B.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" in?

"Don't Let The Rain Come Down" by Johnny Rivers is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "Don't Let The Rain Come Down"?

"Don't Let The Rain Come Down" plays at around 86 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Don't Let The Rain Come Down"?

The core progression is E, G, A, D, Am, and C, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Don't Let The Rain Come Down"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" vocals sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" by Johnny Rivers, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" vocals sheet music easy to play?

"Don't Let The Rain Come Down" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 86 BPM in E minor with 7 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 "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" vocals sheet music?

Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" 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 "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" on?

"Don't Let The Rain Come Down" appears on Last Train to Memphis (1998).

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