Come Rain or Come Shine
Ray Charles Lyrics
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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 ever bet me
'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me
You gonna love me, like no one love me
Come rain or come shine
Happy together, unhappy together
Wouldn't it be fine
Days may be cloudy or sunny
We're in or we are out of the money, yeah
But I'm with you always
I'm with you rain or shine
You gonna love me, like nobody's loved me
Come rain or come shine
Happy together, unhappy together
Wouldn't it be fine
Days may be cloudy or sunny
We're in or we are out of the money, yeah
I'm with you always
I'm with you rain or shine
The lyrics to Ray Charles's song Come Rain or Come Shine express a deep and unwavering commitment to love. The first stanza sets the tone, promising to love the listener like no one else will, regardless of what may come their way. The second stanza adds that the love shared will be as strong as a mountain and as deep as a river, emphasizing the depth and resilience of their connection.
The third stanza switches gears to address the beginning stages of the relationship, acknowledging that their meeting may have been a chance occurrence, but also revealing a steadfast promise to remain true through thick and thin. The fourth stanza revisits the central theme of the song, reiterating the intensity and constancy of the love they share.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a love that transcends external circumstances and remains steadfast in the face of adversity. Ray Charles's smooth, soulful delivery only serves to amplify the emotion underlying the words, making for a timeless and heartfelt song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna love you, like no one loves you
I will love you in a unique and unparalleled way
Come rain or come shine
Regardless of circumstances or situations, my love for you will remain constant
High as a mountain, deep as a river
My love for you is as strong and deep as the natural world around us
I guess when you met me
Perhaps you thought it was just by chance that we met
It was just one of those things
But I believe it was fate that brought us together
But don't ever bet me
I never want you to doubt my commitment to you
'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me
If you choose to trust me, I will always be faithful
You gonna love me, like no one love me
You will love me in an extraordinary and incomparable way
Happy together, unhappy together
We will be together in times of joy and sorrow
Wouldn't it be fine
It would be wonderful if we could experience all of life's ups and downs together
Days may be cloudy or sunny
Our lives may be filled with both happy and difficult moments
We're in or we are out of the money, yeah
Regardless of financial circumstances, we will be together
But I'm with you always
I will never leave your side
I'm with you rain or shine
No matter what life brings, I will be there for you
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, S.A. MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cityzen2717
I'm gonna love you, like no one loves 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 ever bet me
'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me
You gonna love me, like no one love me
Come rain or come shine
Happy together, unhappy together
Wouldn't it be fine
Days may be cloudy or sunny
We're in or we are out of the money, yeah
But I'm with you always
I'm with you rain or shine
You gonna love me, like nobody's loved me
Come rain or come shine
Happy together, unhappy together
Wouldn't it be fine
Days may be cloudy or sunny
We're in or we are out of the money, yeah
I'm with you always
I'm with you rain or shine
Songwriters: Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer
@rickyfatra5634
Paul Revell Dear Paul - similar age, similar stuff to love and appreciate plus all the imported r&b and all the 60's stuff temptations,martha &&, otis redding, supremes, marvin gaye, wilson picket, solomon, etc, etc - they just knocked out good songs, rhythm and great voices right up to about end of 60's. I love a lot of early Ray (iwant a little girl, etc. plus rendition of ballads great - come rain, georgia, Ruby..... shame he never did stardust but then I can also go back to Artie Shaw and those wonderful swing bands of my dad's era. Loved the London pubs with all the groups, now household names ( max 7/6d old money to get in plus 3 light and bitters at less than 2 bob ( no measures so bitter near to the top and they gave you the light ale bottle)
Keep well and if poss please explain the degeneration into incessant repetitive rap, etc. and all the crazy over the top strangled warblings of Mariah Carey histrionics - why not sing the song like an Etta James in "at last" and all those old wonderful singers
Roger Mudd
P.S. I saw Ray at Finsbury Park Astoria a bit later than you - remember "the night time is the right time"
@Singyourstyle
"Come Rain Or Come Shine"
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
@Juankokcm
King of Comedy, one of the best intros in film history
@mets1617
True
@huttanamaihala2276
absolutely
@edparnell7774
Genius. He used to all his own production, and when they asked why, he said 'cos if it don't work, there's no one else to blame'. What a guy.
@thomaswier5005
No one can sing it like Ray Charles
@Bilboswaggins2077
Better to be King for a night, than schmuck for a lifetime
@Almgandin
Damn Holden
@williamnewberry6604
No
@VENUS.SE7EN
The best version of this song by far. I just adore his voice. Miss him too, I cried so bad when he died. Rest in peace Ray. Your music will live on forever ♥
@shino9797
One day I'm going to start a family with a girl that's worth singing this song to and I honestly can't wait.