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Intermediate piano sheet music for "The Coming Rains" by Bruce Cockburn, in F major at about 79 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Piano Sheet Music for "The Coming Rains" by Bruce Cockburn

Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “The Coming Rains” by Bruce Cockburn.

The Coming Rains
Piano Sheet Music

Grand staffMid-staff range

The piano part reads from the grand staff, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · acoustic · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signaturequiet countryside ballad with a gentle acoustic feel
F major
Key
79
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
B
C
Gm7
Dm7
Bmaj7
Dm
Fmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
male lead vocals
warm, slightly gravelly, intimate storytelling style
harmonica
melodic, plaintive lines that weave between vocal phrases
electric bass
soft, supportive, low‑mid presence
brush‑style drums
light, subtle, brush strokes on snare and hi‑hat
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Charity of Night (1996)

Produced by Cockburn and Colin Linden, The Charity of Night is a darker, reflective record shaped in part by his travels and humanitarian work, including observations from Mozambique. It is one of his more subdued and literary albums.

All of The Charity of Night
Artist

Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who has been recording since the early 1970s. His music moves across folk, rock, jazz, and world music, and his lyrics frequently address spiritual themes, environmental concerns, and political injustice. He has long been one of Canada's most respected guitarists, and his catalog stretches across more than two dozen studio albums.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Coming Rains" in?

"The Coming Rains" by Bruce Cockburn is in F major.

What is the tempo of "The Coming Rains"?

"The Coming Rains" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Coming Rains"?

The core progression is F, B♭, C, Gm7, Dm7, and B♭maj7, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Coming Rains"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, brush‑style drums, harmonica, and male lead vocals.

Can I get "The Coming Rains" piano sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "The Coming Rains" by Bruce Cockburn, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "The Coming Rains" piano sheet music easy to play?

"The Coming Rains" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 79 BPM in F major with 13 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "The Coming Rains" piano sheet music?

Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "The Coming Rains" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "The Coming Rains" on?

"The Coming Rains" appears on The Charity of Night (1996).

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