[Intro] N.C [Verse] N.C. I thought I'd be better as F soon as my feet hit the floor G The sun through my window C C C G don't wake me up anymore C It feels like forever when you're caught in bad weather F F Tomorrow is so far away G7 But nothing gets done with your hand on the gun C Thinking about yesterday [Chorus] F And if not for the rain C I wouldn't notice the blue skies G7 F If not for the sunshine C I wouldn't care for the shade F If not for the valley Fm and all of this pain C G/B The top of the mountain Am Em would seem just the same Bb F Yeah, I wouldn't know a good day G Bb C If not for the rai-ain [Instrumental] C Gm Gm Bb C [Verse] C When the light hits my eyes F It won't show the ways I've been worn G The darkness behind me, the pain, C C C G or the weight of the storm C The days will get longer and we'll just get stronger F For what we've been through in the end G7 It's part of the race, no matter the place C The sun's gonna shi-i-iii-ine again [Chorus] F If not for the rain C I wouldn't notice the blue skies G7 F If not for the sunshine C I wouldn't care for the shade F If not for the valley Fm and all of this pain C G/B The top of the mountain Am Em would seem just the same Bb Yeah, I wouldn't F know a good day G Bb C If not for the rai-ain [Instrumental] F F F F C D Am Am Bb Bb F F Bb C [Chorus] F Oh, if not for the valley Fm and all of this pain C G/B The top of the mountain Am Em would seem just the same Bb Yeah, I wouldn't F know a good day G Bb C If not for the rai-ain Yeah ah ah, Bb F I wouldn't know a good day G Bb C If not for the rai-ain [Outro/Instrumental] C Gm Gm Bb C C Gm Gm Bb C
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On the 30th of June 2023, the track was released.
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: F, G, C, G7, Fm, G/B, Am, Em, Bb, Gm, D
- BPM: 110
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: If Not For The Rain
- Artist: The Steel Woods
- Released Date: 30 June 2023
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is If Not For The Rain in?
If Not For The Rain is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for If Not For The Rain?
You need F, G, C, G7, Fm, G/B, Am, Em, Bb, Gm, D to play If Not For The Rain by The Steel Woods.
Do I need a capo for If Not For The Rain?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play If Not For The Rain by The Steel Woods.
How hard is If Not For The Rain to play on guitar?
If Not For The Rain by The Steel Woods is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.