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Singin' in the Rain


The original key of the song "Singin' in the Rain" is E-flat major. Composed by Nacio Herb Brown, with lyrics by Arthur Freed, the song was first performed by American actor and singer Gene Kelly in the 1952 musical film of the same name. Kelly's iconic performance of the song, performed in a memorable rain-soaked dance sequence, has become one of the most famous moments in movie history. A trivia about this song is that it was originally written for the 1929 musical film "The Hollywood Revue of 1929" but gained greater recognition when it was featured in "Singin' in the Rain." The melody of "Singin' in the Rain" is characterized by its cheerful and upbeat tempo, with lively orchestration and catchy lyrics that evoke the joy of dancing and singing in the rain.