Rain King original guitar chords by
Counting Crows

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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Verse 1

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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When I think of Heaven,

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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D

D

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deliver me in a black-winged bird

A/C#

A/C#

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Bm7

Bm7

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I think of flying

A

A

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down

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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in your sea of pens and feathers

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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And all other instruments

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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of faith and sex and God

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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In the belly of a black-winged bird

Pre-chorus 1

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Don't try to feed me

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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'Cause I've been here before

D

D

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E7sus4

E7sus4

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And I deserve a little more

Chorus 1

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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And I belong

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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in the service of the queen

Bm

Bm

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And I belong

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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anywhere but in between

Bm

Bm

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She's been crying

D

D

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E

E

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and I've been thinking

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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E

E

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And I am the rain king

Verse 2

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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And I said, "Mama, mama, mama,

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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why am I so alone"

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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'Cause I can't go out_ side,

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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I'm scared I might not make it home

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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Well I'm alive, I'm alive,

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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but I'm sinking in

D

D

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If there's anyone at home

A/C#

A/C#

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at your place, darling

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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Why don't you invite me in?

Pre-chorus 2

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Don't try to feed me

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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'Cause I've been here before

D

D

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E7sus4

E7sus4

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And I deserve a little more

Chorus 2

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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And I belong

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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in the service of the queen

Bm

Bm

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And I belong

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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anywhere but in between

Bm

Bm

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She's been lying

D

D

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E

E

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and I've been sinking

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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E

E

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And I am the rain king

Bridge 1

Bm

Bm

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D

D

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A

A

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Hey, I only want the same as anyone

Bm

Bm

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D

D

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A

A

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Bm

Bm

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Henderson is waiting for the sun

D

D

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A

A

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Oh, it seems night endlessly begins and ends

Bm

Bm

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D

D

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A

A

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After all the dreaming, I come home

Solo 1

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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(again)

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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Verse 3

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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When I think of Heaven,

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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D

D

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deliver me in a black-winged bird

A/C#

A/C#

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Bm7

Bm7

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I think of dying,

A

A

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lay me down

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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in a field of flame and heather

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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Render up my body

D

D

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A/C#

A/C#

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into the burning heart of God

Bm7

Bm7

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A

A

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In the belly of a black-winged bird

Pre-chorus 3

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Don't try to feed me

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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'Cause I've been here before

D

D

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E7sus4

E7sus4

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And I deserve a little more

Chorus 3

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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And I belong

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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in the service of the queen

Bm

Bm

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And I belong

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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anywhere but in between

Bm

Bm

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She's been dying

D

D

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E

E

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and I've been drinking

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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E

E

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And I am the rain king

Outro 1

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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Well I said that "I am the rain king"

E

E

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Well I said,

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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"I, I, I, I, I,

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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well I am the rain king", yeah

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Chords

D
A/C#
Bm7
A
Bm
G
E7sus4
E

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Rain King?

The original key of Rain King by Counting Crows is A major.

What are the main chords for Rain King?

The primary chords used in Rain King are D, A, Bm, G, E.

Do I need a capo to play Rain King?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Rain King beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, Bm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Rain King?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Rain King?

The tempo of Rain King is approximately 158 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Rain King?

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