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Kentucky Rain

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Kentucky Rain by Elvis Presley in the key of E

Intro
  E   B   E   F#

Verse
BSeven Lonely Days And AF# Dozen Towns Ago  B                    E​
I ReacBhed Out One Night And YouE Were Gone                  B  B7​
EDon't Know Why You'd Run,          F#​
What You're Running To OC#r From All I Know IG#ms I WG#7ant To Bring
You HomF#7e

Verse 2
So I'm Walking IBn The Rain, ThumbiF#ng For A RBide                   E​
On This LonelyB Kentucky BEackroad Ive   B   B7​
LovEed You Much Too Long          F#​
And My LBove's Too Strong To Let G#mYou Go, NeC#7ver Knowing
What Went Wrong    F#7    Emaj7​

Pre-Hook
KenC#7tucky Rain Keeps Pouring Down And '          B  G#m    D#m    G#m          That I'll Go     B     E    D#m​
WalEking Thru WBith TEmaj7he Rain In BMy Shoes,       D#m    G#m    D#m    B​

Hook
SeaG#mrchin For G#m7You IEn The Cold KentF#7ucky Rain, In The ColdB KD#mentucEky RainF#7                     B  D#m    E​

Verse 3
Showed Your Photograph To SomeF# Old Gray Bearded Man       B                           E​
Sitting On AB Bench Outside A      E​
Gentral Store ThBeyB7 Said "Yes,          E​
She's Been Here" But F#Their Memory Wasnit CleaBr Was It                G#m​
YesterC#7day, No, Wait The Day Before So I Fin'lyF#7 Got A Ride WithB A Preacher Man WF#ho Asked          B                               E​
Where You Bound On SuBch A Dark Afternoon" As WeE Drove On TBhru B7The Rain As He          E                              F#​
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Also available in: F (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Kentucky Rain?

The chords for Kentucky Rain are: E, B, F#, B7, C#, G#m, G#7, F#7, C#7, Emaj7, D#m, G#m7

What is the original key of Kentucky Rain?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Kentucky Rain?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Kentucky Rain in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Kentucky Rain be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Kentucky Rain on ukulele?

Chord Kentucky Rain can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Kentucky Rain?

Kentucky Rain uses 12 chords: E, B, F#, B7, C#, G#m, G#7, F#7, C#7, Emaj7, D#m, G#m7

What is the easiest way to play Kentucky Rain?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Kentucky Rain released in?

Kentucky Rain was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Kentucky Rain?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Kentucky Rain to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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