Early Morning Rain by Gordon Lightfoot
Key: F · 108 BPM · 4/4
Early Morning Rain by Gordon Lightfoot is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a V-IV-I rotation: C-Bb-F. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a V-IV-I rotation in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | E | B-A-E |
| Capo 3 | D | A-G-D |
| Capo 5 | C | G-F-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F
- 0:02 Bb
- 0:05 C
- 0:06 Bb
- 0:07 F
- 0:08 Bb
- 0:09 F
- 0:11 C
- 0:15 Bb
- 0:16 F
- 0:17 Bb
- 0:18 F
- 0:21 Bb
- 0:25 F
- 0:30 Bb
- 0:32 C
- 0:34 F
- 0:36 Bb
- 0:37 F
- 0:39 C
- 0:42 Bb
- 0:44 F
- 0:48 C
- 0:51 Bb
- 0:53 F
- 0:57 Bb
- 1:02 F
- 1:03 Bb
- 1:04 F
- 1:06 Bb
- 1:08 C
- 1:11 F
- 1:15 C
- 1:18 Bb
- 1:20 F
- 1:21 Bb
- 1:22 C
- 1:23 Bb
- 1:24 F
- 1:29 C
- 1:32 Bb
- 1:33 F
- 1:38 Bb
- 1:43 F
- 1:47 Bb
- 1:49 C
- 1:51 F
- 1:56 C
- 2:00 Bb
- 2:01 F
- 2:02 Bb
- 2:03 C
- 2:04 Bb
- 2:05 F
- 2:10 C
- 2:13 Bb
- 2:14 F
- 2:19 Bb
- 2:23 F
- 2:28 Bb
- 2:30 C
- 2:32 F
- 2:33 Bb
- 2:35 F
- 2:37 C
- 2:40 Bb
- 2:41 F
- 2:43 Bb
- 2:44 F
- 2:46 Bb
- 2:48 C
- 2:50 F
- 2:55 C
- 2:58 Bb
- 3:00 F
- 3:01 Bb
- 3:02 C
- 3:03 Bb
- 3:04 F
Frequently asked questions
What key is Early Morning Rain in?
Early Morning Rain is in F major.
What chords does Early Morning Rain use?
The core of Early Morning Rain cycles through C, Bb, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Early Morning Rain?
Early Morning Rain runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Early Morning Rain use?
Early Morning Rain follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a V-IV-I rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Early Morning Rain?
Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.