No Rain by Blind Melon

Key: A · 152 BPM · 4/4

No Rain by Blind Melon is written in A major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — E-D — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in A major: E-D. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
No capo	A	E-D
Capo 2	G	D-C
Capo 5	E	B-A
Capo 7	D	A-G

Chord chart

0:00 E
0:08 D
0:10 E
0:12 D
0:13 E
0:15 D
0:16 E
0:18 D
0:20 E
0:23 D
0:26 A
0:29 E
0:35 D
0:38 A
0:42 E
0:50 D
0:51 E
0:53 D
0:54 E
0:56 D
0:58 E
0:59 D
1:01 E
1:02 D
1:04 E
1:05 D
1:07 E
1:09 D
1:10 E
1:12 D
1:13 E
1:17 D
1:20 A
1:23 E
1:30 D
1:33 A
1:36 E
1:40 E7
1:49 E
1:54 D
1:56 E
1:57 D
1:59 E
2:00 D
2:02 E
2:03 D
2:05 E
2:07 D
2:08 E
2:10 D
2:12 E
2:13 D
2:15 E
2:18 D
2:22 A
2:25 E
2:36 D
2:38 E
2:39 D
2:41 E
2:43 D
2:44 E
2:46 D
2:48 E
2:49 D
2:51 E
2:52 D
2:54 E
2:56 D
2:57 E
2:59 D
3:01 E
3:02 D
3:04 E
3:05 D
3:07 E
3:09 D
3:10 E
3:12 D
3:14 E
3:15 D
3:17 E
3:18 D
3:20 E
3:22 D
3:24 E
3:25 D
3:28 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is No Rain in?

No Rain is in A major.

What chords does No Rain use?

The core of No Rain cycles through E, D (2 chords).

What is the tempo of No Rain?

No Rain runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does No Rain use?

No Rain doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-D.

What capo should I use for No Rain?

No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.