Looking for songs about rain? Then rock that rainy day away with the rock songs on this list. From floods to fools in the rain, these rock songs are as good as it gets when it comes to tunes about getting wet:
“Who’ll Stop the Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival – This is one of the best rain songs for those that are ready to put a stop to the raindrops.
“Riders on the Storm” by The Doors – Here’s one of the best rock songs that actually features the sound of rain in the background, and it’s the perfect tune to listen to when traveling down a spooky road on a rainy night.
“Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival – You can’t have one of CCR’s rain-related questions without the other.
“Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac – This is one of the rock songs here that doesn’t mention rain quite as often, but I just love the lines “thunder only happens when it’s raining; players only love you when they’re playing.
“When the Levee Breaks” by Led Zeppelin – You won’t find songs about flooding that rock as hard as this one does. It’s truly a testament to the power of rain (and rock).
“It’s Raining Again” by Supertramp – This is one of the best rock songs if you’ve been experiencing a little too much rain lately. It might be about excessive rainfall that just needs to go away, but it sounds as cheery as a sunny summer day.
“No Rain” by Blind Melon – And if you’re looking for mellow rock songs to play along with the pitter-patter of raindrops, this one is perfect to listen to while watching puddles gather rain.
“Rain Must Fall” by Queen – This is one of the best rock songs if you’re the type that sees rainfall as more fun than depressing. It’s funky, and it’s Freddie. ‘Nuff said.
“The Rain Song” by Led Zeppelin – One of Led Zeppelin’s most poetic songs is perfect to listen to while watching raindrops slowly slide down the window (you won’t find a more relaxing rain song).
“Only Happy When It Rains” by Garbage – For those that love gray days, chase the sun away with one of the best rain rock songs by one of our favorite redheads.
“Rain King” by Counting Crows – For Counting Crows fans counting the raindrops and feeling lonely, listening to rain rock songs like this one might just help shed a little sunshine on your soul.
“Standin’ in the Rain” by Electric Light Orchestra – ELO brings the electric rain with this psychedelic storm (you won’t find rain songs more mesmerizing than this masterpiece).
“Rain Dance” by The Guess Who – Want to make it rain? Then dance along to one of The Guess Who’s best songs, a 60’s rock tune mixed with some surreal rain-invoking chanting.
“Rain” by The Cult – For a fast and furious storm outside, you can’t beat this hard-hitting beat (this is one of the best songs for those using the rain as an excuse to enjoy some indoor activities, if you know what I mean).
“Still Raining, Still Dreaming” by the Jimi Hendrix Experience – And here’s one of the best rock songs to play while daydreaming on a rainy day (Jimi’s guitar has got just the groove to chase your blues away).
“November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses – This is one of the best rain rock ballads for those that feel like their hearts have been struck by lightning (weathering the storm isn’t always easy, but it can definitely be worth the sunny days to come).
“Let it Rain” by Eric Clapton – And here’s the “Let It Be” of rain rock songs. Just relax; let the sky cry; and enjoy your tunes about H2O.
“One More Rainy Day” by Deep Purple – This is another of the best songs for making a rainy day look brighter. So if you don’t think you can stand one more rainy day, be sure to add peaceful, pleasurable tunes like this to your rainy day playlist.
“Rain on the Roof” by Lovin’ Spoonful – Be forewarned: this is ultra-cute pop rock. However, it might just be the spoonful of sugar you need when your summer plans get ruined by the rain.
“Fool in the Rain” by Led Zeppelin – If you listen to songs like this to celebrate days when the sky is gray, then you just can’t be a fool in the rain.
“Rain” by the Beatles – This one brings to mind pictures of acid rain (if you know what I mean). It’s slick, psychedelic, and one of the Beatle’s best rock songs for making the world seem bright and sunny when it’s actually drab and gray.
“Run Between the Raindrops” by Pat Benatar – Running between raindrops might not be easy, but listening to Pat Benatar’s amazing voice certainly is.
“Outside the Rain” by Stevie Nicks – This is one of the best rain songs for those experiencing heartbreak as they stand outside the rain looking in on the one they love, a dangerous storm that they just can’t quit chasing.
“Rainy Days and Mondays” by The Carpenters – Karen Carpenter’s voice is just as soothing as raindrops on the roof, and capable of making both rainy days and Mondays better.
“Naked in the Rain” by Red Hot Chili Peppers – If you celebrate rainy days in an unconventional way, then enjoy singin’ in the rain sans clothes to this rain song that rocks.
“Louisiana Rain” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Well, if you live in Louisiana, then you can’t beat this rain song with a country twang.
“Box of Rain” by Grateful Dead – And here’s some mellow music to listen to while you enjoy…boxing rain?
“Black Rain” by Ozzy Osbourne – If rainy days really put you in a dark mood, then the Prince of Darkness has just the song for you.
“Shadows in the Rain” by The Police – And here’s a little reggae rain song for those that might be a little delusional as they dance in the rain.
“Crying in the Rain” by Whitesnake – Rain and Aqua Net don’t mix, so if you plan on crying in the rain while rockin’ out to this one, be sure to bring an umbrella.
So whether you’re looking for rock songs to suit your morose mood or some that will restore your sunny outlook on life, listening to these rain songs is the best way to spend a rainy day.
