Pennies from Heaven
Ben Webster Lyrics


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Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Be sure that your umbrella is upside down

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

Every time, every time it rains, it's gonna rain pennies from heaven
Don't you know every cloud contains lots of pennies from heaven
You'll find your fortune's fallin', baby, all over the town
Be sure, be sure that your umbrella is upside down

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you've got to have showers




So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ben Webster's "Pennies from Heaven" paint a picture of hope and optimism amidst the tough times we may face in our daily lives. The metaphor of "pennies from heaven" implies that good things may come unexpectedly, like rain, and that we should be open to receiving them. The first two lines of the song establish this metaphor, stating that every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven, and that every cloud contains these pennies.


The song then proclaims that one can find their fortune falling "all over town," implying that these blessings can come from anywhere and not just the obvious places. The line "be sure that your umbrella is upside down" suggests that we should be ready to receive good fortune, in the same way that one would turn their umbrella upside down to catch the rain.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Whenever it rains, life gives you a chance to make money and be happy.


Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
Whenever there is rain, there is an opportunity to better your life.


You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
The opportunity to make money is abundant during a rainy day.


Be sure that your umbrella is upside down
Make sure you are ready to catch every opportunity that comes your way.


Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Use the money you make to buy the things that make you happy and content.


If you want the things you love, you must have showers
If you want a better life, you have to go through tough times to get there.


So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
Don't avoid the challenges that come with life, grab them and make something of them.


There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Everyone has the chance to make their life better, all they have to do is be open to the opportunities that come their way.




Lyrics © Cloud9
Written by: Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke

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