Sun has been shining' For I don't know how long Creek beds are empty And the cotton's long gone For folks around here Hope's the last thing to go Even the wildflowers find Some way to grow Find some way to grow Just when you're down on your knees Wonder is god listening Say all your prayers And lie down to sleep Just like a dream It's always gonna rain It's always gonna rain My dad and his dad His dad before Used to stare at the stars From just off the back porch Momma was inside But she never would cry I'd hear her whisper Don't give up on the sky Don't give up on the sky It's always gonna rain Your eyes are closin' Got your windows open Before you know it Wind starts blowin' Not done hopin' It's gonna take away your pain Rain, it's always gonna Always gonna rain It's always gonna rain This ain't no dream, its rain