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Interactive piano tutorial for "Ducks Like Rain" by Raffi, in B major at about 125 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Ducks Like Rain by Raffi
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Ducks Like Rain" by Raffi, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrechildren's music · educational pop · simple pop
Moodplayful · cheerful · light‑hearted
SignatureDucks quacking in the rain, simple sing‑along melody
B major
Key
125
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
B7
A
C♯m
F♯7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
bright, strummed chords providing the harmonic backbone
children's choir
unison vocal line with a bright, innocent timbre
electric bass
clear, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, uncomplicated drum pattern with a light kick and snare
synth pad
soft, sustained background pad adding gentle texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Rise and Shine (1982)

His fifth studio album, it collects 17 tracks mixing original songs with traditional favorites like 'Wheels on the Bus' and 'This Little Light of Mine'. The record covers a wide range, from upbeat singalongs to quieter, more tender moments.

All of Rise and Shine
Artist

Raffi

Raffi (Raffi Cavoukian) is an Armenian-Canadian singer and author born in Cairo, Egypt in 1948, who moved to Canada as a child. He has spent decades making folk-inflected music for young children, building one of the most recognized catalogs in children's entertainment in North America. His songs are built around simple melodies, gentle humor, and themes that resonate with early childhood.

All Raffi songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Ducks Like Rain" in?

"Ducks Like Rain" by Raffi is in B major.

What is the tempo of "Ducks Like Rain"?

"Ducks Like Rain" plays at around 125 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Ducks Like Rain"?

The core progression is E, B7, A, C♯m, and F♯7, built around the B major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Ducks Like Rain"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, synth pad, and children's choir.

Can I get a piano roll for "Ducks Like Rain"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Ducks Like Rain" by Raffi into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Ducks Like Rain" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Ducks Like Rain" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 125 BPM in B major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Ducks Like Rain" on?

"Ducks Like Rain" appears on Rise and Shine (1982).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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