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Rainy Day People chords by
Gordon Lightfoot
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1975•Country•278 views•
5.0 (2)
Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
C

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Dm
Dm

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C
C

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C

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F
F

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C
C

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Verse 1
C
C

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Rainy day people
Dm
Dm

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always seem to know when it's time to call
F
F

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G
G

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Rainy day people don't talk
C
C

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Dm
Dm

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Em
Em

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They just listen till they've heard it all
F
F

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G

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Rainy day lovers don't lie

when they tell you
F
F

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C
C

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They've been down like you
F
F

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G
G

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Rainy day people don't mind
F
F

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C
C

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Dm
Dm

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C
C

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if you're cryin' a tear or two
Verse 2
C
C

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If you get lonely,
Dm
Dm

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all you really need is that rainy day love
F
F

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G

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Rainy day people all know there's no sorrow
C
C

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Dm
Dm

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Em
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They can't rise above
F
F

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G

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Rainy day lovers don't love any others
F
F

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C
C

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That would not be kind
F
F

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G

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Rainy day people all know how it hangs
F
F

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On their peace of mind
Solo 1
C
C

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C

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Dm

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Dm

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F
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G

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C
C

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Dm

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Em
Em

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Bridge 1
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G

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Rainy day lovers don't lie

when they tell you
F
F

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C
C

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They've been down there, too
F
F

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G

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Rainy day people don't mind
F
F

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C
C

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Dm
Dm

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C
C

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if you're cryin' a tear or two
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C

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F
F

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C

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Verse 3
C
C

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Rainy day people always seem to know
Dm
Dm

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When you're feelin' blue
F
F

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High stepping strutters
G
G

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who land in the gutters
C
C

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Dm

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Em
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Sometimes need one, too
F
F

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Take it or leave it
G
G

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or try to believe it
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F

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C
C

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If you've been down too long,
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F

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G

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Rainy day lovers don't hide love inside,
F
F

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C
C

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they just pass it on

F
F

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G

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Rainy day lovers don't hide love inside,
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F

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C

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they just pass it on

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Dm

  • F

  • G

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rainy Day People by Gordon Lightfoot is C major.

The primary chords used in Rainy Day People are C, Dm, F, G, Em, Cmaj7.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Dm, F, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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

The tempo of Rainy Day People is approximately 110 beats per minute.

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