Artist's Name - Paul McCartney Song Title - Too Much Rain Album - Chaos and Creation in the Backyard Approximate Song Length - 3 min 24 sec Approximate Album Length - 46 min 53 sec Release Date - September 12, 2005 Recording Sessions - Fall 2003 - Spring 2005 Recorded At - Air Studios, London The Story Behind the Tab: A close friend of mine, who attended the Paul McCartney Tour 2005 in Orlando some time ago, was yielding his report on the going-ons of the night. His enthusiasm captured my interest, and so, I began to search for some of McCartney’s new material. Before my quest was complete, I happen chanced upon nearly all of his new album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. While I was searching for the new material, I discovered this particular song, "Too Much Rain." I was able to transcribe the unknown fairly quickly and easily, and so, as my first official tab, I would like to give it to all of you who would wish to see it! Notes: The basic chord progression listed below is identical to that which McCartney plays on his album, but the chords’ configuration is subject to translation, as is the strum. If you would like to experiment with different variations of chords, an excellent dictionary can be found at http://www.chordfind.com. The lyrics were adapted from the booklet within the CD case. On this song, McCartney, the “one-man band," is credited with playing a Bosendorfer Grand Piano, Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar, Martin 12 String Guitar, Hofner Bass Guitar, Epiphone Casino Electric Guitar, Schmidt Autoharp, Ludwig Drums, Maracas, and Vocals. On a separate note: there are several other artists who have songs entitled “Too Much Rain.” Carole King’s celebrated album “Music” (1971) and ATB’s (German DJ André Tanneberger) “Movin’ Melodies” (1998) both feature a song entitled “Too Much Rain.” I hope that this help out! Please, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact me. I sincerely hope that this helps Transcribed By: Nathan Bartman E-mail Address: NateBartman@yahoo.com AIM Name: Nate Bartman Intro G Em7 Bm G Em7 Bm Verse I G Em7 Bm Laugh when your eyes are burning F E7 Am D Smile when your heart is filled with pain Bm Em Sigh as you brush away your sorrow Am F Am Make a vow that it's not going to happen again Chorus D D7 G It's not right D D7 G In one life D D7 G Too much rain D D7 G D D7 G You . . . Verse II G Em7 Bm (You) know the wheels keep turning F E7 Am D Why do the tears run down your face Bm Em We use to hide away our feelings Am F Am But for now tell yourself it won't happen again Chorus D D7 G It's not right D D7 G In one life D D7 G G7 Too much rain Bridge C Am It's too much for anyone C Am Too hard for anyone C Am Em F Who wants a happy and peaceful life C G You've got to learn to laugh Solo G Em7 Bm E ----------------|------------0---|----------------|----------------| B 3---------0---1-|3---------------|3---------------|----------------| G ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| D ----------------|----------------|--------4-------|----------------| A ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| E ----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------| (laugh) Verse III F E7 Am D Smile when your spinning round and round Bm Em Sigh as you think about tomarrow Am F Am Make a vow that you're going to be happy again Chorus D D7 G It's all right D D7 G In your life D D7 G G7 No more rain Outtro C Am It's too much for anyone C Am Too hard for anyone C Am Em F Who wants a happy and peaceful life C G You've got to learn to laugh "I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it." - Igor Stravinsky