Come Rain Or Come Shine
Joe Williams & Count Basie 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

The lyrics of Joe Williams and Count Basie's song "Come Rain or Come Shine" are about the love and commitment of two people who will stick together through all of life's challenges, whether good or bad. The singer declares that he will love his partner like no one else has ever loved them, come rain or come shine, no matter the circumstances. He emphasizes the depths of his love by describing it as "high as a mountain, deep as a river."


The song talks about how the beginning of the relationship may have been uncertain, just one of those things. But now that they have found each other, there is no doubt about the strength of their bond. The singer promises to always be true to his partner and make them feel loved like no one else ever has. The couple will be together through thick and thin and will find happiness even in difficult times.


Overall, "Come Rain or Come Shine" is a song about devotion, loyalty, and love that can endure any obstacle. It is a testament to the enduring power of true love that can stand the test of time.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna love you, like nobody's loved you
I will love you like no one has ever loved you before.


Come rain or come shine
No matter the circumstances, good or bad, I will always love you.


High as a mountain, deep as a river
My love for you will be strong and deep, unshakable and constant.


Come rain or come shine
Regardless of what we face in the future, I will still love you.


I guess when you met me
When you first met me, it was just one of those things.


But don't you ever bet me
Don't doubt my love for you.


'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me
I will always be loyal if you give me the chance.


You're gonna love me, like nobody's loved me
I know that, with me, you will love like never before.


Come rain or come shine
No matter the weather, I will still love you.


We'll be happy together, unhappy together
Our happiness and sadness will be shared, and we will face things together.


Now won't that be just fine
Won't it be wonderful to have each other, through good times and bad?


The days may be cloudy or sunny
The future may be unpredictable.


We're in or out of the money
We may have money, or we may not.


But I'm with you always
I will be with you, no matter what.


I'm with you rain or shine
Regardless of the circumstances, I will always be there for you.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, S.A. MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer

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