Paul McCartney - Too Much Rain
Artist's Name - Paul McCartney
Song Title - Too Much Rain
Album - Chaos and Creation in the Backyard
Approximate Song Length - 3 min 24 sec
Approximate Album Length - 46 min 53 sec
Release Date - September 12, 2005
Recording Sessions - Fall 2003 - Spring 2005
Recorded At - Air Studios, London
The Story Behind the Tab:
A close friend of mine, who attended the Paul McCartney Tour 2005 in Orlando some time
ago, was yielding his report on the going-ons of the night. His enthusiasm captured my
interest, and so, I began to search for some of McCartney’s new material. Before my
quest was complete, I happen chanced upon nearly all of his new album, Chaos and Creation
in the Backyard. While I was searching for the new material, I discovered this particular
song, "Too Much Rain." I was able to transcribe the unknown fairly quickly and easily,
and so, as my first official tab, I would like to give it to all of you who would wish
to see it!
Notes:
The basic chord progression listed below is identical to that which McCartney plays on
his album, but the chords’ configuration is subject to translation, as is the strum. If
you would like to experiment with different variations of chords, an excellent dictionary
can be found at http://www.chordfind.com. The lyrics were adapted from the booklet within
the CD case. On this song, McCartney, the “one-man band," is credited with playing a
Bosendorfer Grand Piano, Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar,
Martin 12 String Guitar, Hofner Bass Guitar, Epiphone Casino Electric Guitar, Schmidt
Autoharp, Ludwig Drums, Maracas, and Vocals. On a separate note: there are several other
artists who have songs entitled “Too Much Rain.” Carole King’s celebrated album “Music”
(1971) and ATB’s (German DJ Andrй Tanneberger) “Movin’ Melodies” (1998) both feature a
song entitled “Too Much Rain.” I hope that this help out! Please, if you have any
questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact me. I sincerely hope that this helps
Transcribed By: Nathan Bartman
E-mail Address: NateBartman@yahoo.com
AIM Name: Nate Bartman
Intro G Em7 Bm
G Em7 Bm
Verse I G Em7 Bm
Laugh when your eyes are burning
F E7 Am D
Smile when your heart is filled with pain
Bm Em
Sigh as you brush away your sorrow
Am F Am
Make a vow that it's not going to happen again
Chorus D D7 G
It's not right
D D7 G
In one life
D D7 G
Too much rain
D D7 G
D D7 G
You . . .
Verse II G Em7 Bm
(You) know the wheels keep turning
F E7 Am D
Why do the tears run down your face
Bm Em
We use to hide away our feelings
Am F Am
But for now tell yourself it won't happen again
Chorus D D7 G
It's not right
D D7 G
In one life
D D7 G G7
Too much rain
Bridge C Am
It's too much for anyone
C Am
Too hard for anyone
C Am Em F
Who wants a happy and peaceful life
C G
You've got to learn to laugh
Solo G Em7 Bm
E ----------------|------------0---|----------------|----------------|
B 3---------0---1-|3---------------|3---------------|----------------|
G ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D ----------------|----------------|--------4-------|----------------|
A ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
(laugh)
Verse III F E7 Am D
Smile when your spinning round and round
Bm Em
Sigh as you think about tomarrow
Am F Am
Make a vow that you're going to be happy again
Chorus D D7 G
It's all right
D D7 G
In your life
D D7 G G7
No more rain
Outtro C Am
It's too much for anyone
C Am
Too hard for anyone
C Am Em F
Who wants a happy and peaceful life
C G
You've got to learn to laugh
"I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it."
- Igor Stravinsky
