Standards · 2001
When It Rains chords & key
- Key
- B major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 2001
“When It Rains” is a jazz standard by Brad Mehldau from 2001. It is usually played in B major as a even eighths, and the 16-bar A form repeats as one section.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- B×4
- Emmaj7/G×3
- B7/A×2
- G♯m6×2
- Emaj7×2
- B7×1
History
"When It Rains" is a composition by Brad Mehldau. His original version, for the 2002 album Largo, was recorded on April 2–8, 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is When It Rains in?
When It Rains is usually played in B major. For B♭ instruments that is D♭ major, for E♭ instruments A♭ major.
Who wrote When It Rains?
When It Rains was written by Brad Mehldau (2001).
What is the form of When It Rains?
When It Rains has 1 sections (A) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is When It Rains played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to When It Rains?
The opening bars are B7/A | G#m6 | Emmaj7/G | B. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.