I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations

Key: A# · 89 BPM · 4/4

I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: Bb-Eb-Bb-F. At 89 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in Bb major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1AA-D-E
Capo 3GG-C-D
Capo 6EE-A-B

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Bb
  • 0:03 Eb
  • 0:06 Bb
  • 0:08 Eb
  • 0:11 Bb
  • 0:28 Eb
  • 0:33 Bb
  • 0:39 F7
  • 0:41 Eb
  • 0:44 Bb
  • 0:47 Eb
  • 0:49 Bb
  • 1:00 Eb
  • 1:05 Bb
  • 1:11 F
  • 1:14 Eb
  • 1:16 Bb
  • 1:19 Eb
  • 1:22 Bb
  • 1:24 Eb
  • 1:27 Bb
  • 1:30 Eb
  • 1:33 Bb
  • 1:35 Eb
  • 1:38 Bb
  • 1:41 Eb
  • 1:43 Bb
  • 1:59 Eb
  • 2:05 Bb
  • 2:10 F
  • 2:13 Eb
  • 2:15 Bb
  • 2:18 Eb
  • 2:21 Bb
  • 2:23 Eb
  • 2:26 Bb
  • 2:29 Eb
  • 2:31 Bb
  • 2:34 Eb
  • 2:37 Bb
  • 2:39 Eb

Frequently asked questions

What key is I Wish It Would Rain in?

I Wish It Would Rain is in Bb major.

What chords does I Wish It Would Rain use?

The core of I Wish It Would Rain cycles through Bb, Eb, F (3 chords).

What is the tempo of I Wish It Would Rain?

I Wish It Would Rain runs at 89 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does I Wish It Would Rain use?

I Wish It Would Rain follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for I Wish It Would Rain?

Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.

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