Story Behind The Song
Another one where every publisher in Nashville says that one day soon this song will have its day...McGraw, Chesney, etc. Lead vocalist Jim Counter is another excellent Nashville artist.
Song Description
Giving is better than receiving, even if it means giving up the one you love.
| Song Length |
3:03 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Breaking Up |
| Similar Artists |
Tim Mcgraw, Ricky Van Shelton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I'D RATHER BE THE RAIN (J. Rounds)
So my love it's time for you to go
Holdin' on would never do, I know
You're the one I'm sorry for, it's true
Cause you never got to give to me like I gave to you
Don't you know,
I'D RATHER BE THE RAIN THAN THE ROSE
RATHER BE THE RIVER THAN THE PLACE THAT IT GOES
SOMEDAY GIRL, YOU'LL KNOW WHAT I'M TRYIN' TO SAY
THINK OF ME WHEN THE WATER POURS DOWN
WHEN THE HEAVENS START MAKIN' SWEET LOVE TO THE GROUND
I HOPE YOU GET TO BE THE RAIN SOMEDAY
May your star shine on for everything it's worth
And may you find a little place upon this earth
I tried to love you the best a poor boy can
Someday my love you will understand
And you know,
(CHORUS)