[Rain Songs] A selection of Western music to listen to on rainy days: Rainy Songs [2026]

It’s RainingDarts

It’s Raining – Darts

It’s a song with strikingly sentimental, self-deprecating lyrics.

Musically it’s in a major key, but what it sings about is things like “I’m drowning in misfortune,” “It’s raining, and I’m sinking, I’m dying, I’m crying.” It must be that sadness keeps raining down in the heart.

True to the title “It’s raining,” I feel the song depicts the very moment when one is in a painful, heartrending situation, with tears falling like rain.

Listening again while savoring the lyrics, I realized that although the tune is in a major key, it still carries a sense of emptiness.

Never Gonna RainBryan Adams

Bryan Adams – Never Gonna Rain

Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer-songwriter who also works as a photographer and is well known for having performed in Japan many times.

His song “Never Gonna Rain,” included on the album Never Gonna Rain released in 2022, is about the inner strength that won’t be defeated by the rain.

Its passionate, straightforward rock sound strikes a chord.

You can feel his strong determination in the refrain repeated in the chorus.

Especially on damp, rainy days, experience this cool, ageless rock ’n’ roll.

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Nothin’ On You feat. Bruno MarsB.o.B

B.o.B – Nothin’ On You (feat. Bruno Mars) [Official Video]

This is a song released in 2009 by the American rapper B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars.

Its bright melody and the cheerful vocals from B.o.B and Bruno feel like a sunny break during the rainy season.

If you play this track on a drive with friends and get hyped together, you’ll probably create yet another wonderful memory.

FRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-Marie

Marshmello & Anne-Marie – FRIENDS (Music Video) *OFFICIAL FRIENDZONE ANTHEM*

This is a song released in 2018 by American DJ Marshmello—who wears a mask you can’t forget once you’ve seen it—and British singer Anne-Marie.

The lyrics are refreshingly frank as they tell someone who has a crush on them, “We’re just friends.” It feels like the perfect track to freshen up a dreary, rainy day.

HistoryOne Direction

One Direction – History (Official Video)

This was One Direction’s final single before their hiatus.

The music video is a must-see, packed with nostalgic footage that traces their journey.

The lyrics evoke a sense of brotherly friendship—pure youth—so if you’re planning a performance for a friend’s wedding in June, this is the perfect song to choose.

Fool In The RainLed Zeppelin

Fool in the Rain (Remaster)

“Fool in the Rain” is included on Led Zeppelin’s 1979 album “In Through the Out Door.” It’s a track that incorporates samba and reggae rhythms, delivering a lively feel despite its hard-edged sound.

It’s said that vocalist Robert Plant and bassist John Paul Jones came up with the idea while watching the FIFA World Cup on television.

Meant to Be feat. Florida Georgia LineBebe Rexha

Bebe Rexha – Meant to Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line) [Official Music Video]

American singer Bebe Rexha teamed up with Florida Georgia Line, a country-pop duo also from the United States, to release this song in 2017.

Its gentle tempo and refreshing melody seem to tell us that sometimes things work out in life.

Even if the rainy days continue, listening to this track might help you take things more lightly.