Come Rain Or Come Shine
Count Basie Joe Williams Lyrics


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I'm gonna love you like nobody's loved you
Come rain or come shine
High as a mountain, deep as a river
Come rain or come shine

I guess when you met me
It was just one of those things
But don't you ever bet me
'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me

You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me
Come rain or come shine
We'll be happy together, unhappy together
Now, won't that be just fine?

The days may be cloudy or sunny
We're in or out of the money




But I'm with you always
I'm with you rain or shine

Overall Meaning

In Count Basie Joe Williams's song, "Come Rain or Come Shine," the singer expresses his unwavering love for his partner. He promises to love her through thick and thin, in good times and in bad. The lyrics "I'm gonna love you like nobody's loved you, come rain or come shine" exemplify this unconditional love. He compares his love to a mountain and a river, signifying its strength and depth.


The singer goes on to say that although their meeting may have been spontaneous, his love for her is genuine and steadfast. He assures her that he will always be true if she lets him. The lyrics "You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me, come rain or come shine, we'll be happy together, unhappy together, now, won't that be just fine?" show that he expects the same kind of love in return. He understands that life is unpredictable, but no matter what comes their way, he will be by her side, as he sings "I'm with you always, I'm with you rain or shine."


Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of a love that endures all hardships. The lyrics are both heartfelt and romantic, and the melody adds to the song's tender and emotional quality.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna love you like nobody's loved you
I will love you with a depth and sincerity unlike anyone else


Come rain or come shine
No matter the circumstances, my love for you will remain


High as a mountain, deep as a river
My love for you is vast and profound


I guess when you met me
Perhaps when we first met, it was simply a coincidence


It was just one of those things
Our encounter may have been serendipitous


But don't you ever bet me
But do not doubt my commitment to you


'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me
I promise to remain loyal if you give me the chance


You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me
I have faith that you will also love me with great intensity


We'll be happy together, unhappy together
Our love will endure both good times and bad


Now, won't that be just fine?
Isn't that a wonderful prospect?


The days may be cloudy or sunny
Life may have its ups and downs


We're in or out of the money
We may have financial woes or wealth


But I'm with you always
Regardless, I will always be by your side


I'm with you rain or shine
I will remain devoted to you through thick and thin




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., S.A. MUSIC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER

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