About the song
There’s something special about a great song getting a second life through the voice of an artist who truly understands its essence. That’s exactly what happens when **Willie Nelson** lends his unmistakable voice to **Have You Ever Seen the Rain**, a timeless classic originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival. With his warm, weathered vocals and effortless phrasing, Willie transforms this song into something deeply personal, giving it a new layer of wisdom and reflection.
**Have You Ever Seen the Rain** has always carried a sense of longing, of change on the horizon. John Fogerty, who wrote the song, once explained that it wasn’t just about the weather—it was about transitions, both personal and cultural. Some listeners hear it as a metaphor for the Vietnam War era, while others connect it to personal struggles or the passage of time. With Willie’s version, that meaning feels even more profound. His delivery is slower, more contemplative, allowing the lyrics to sink in like an old friend sharing hard-earned wisdom over a quiet evening.
What makes Willie’s take on this song so powerful is his ability to bring out the deeper emotions in the lyrics. His signature phrasing—never in a rush, always with a storyteller’s touch—adds a layer of melancholy, yet also acceptance. Backed by gentle acoustic instrumentation and subtle harmonies, the song feels stripped down to its emotional core. It’s no longer just a song about rain or change; it becomes a reflection on life itself, on the things we understand too late or the moments we wish we could hold onto.
At this stage in his career, **Willie Nelson** is more than just a country music legend—he’s a symbol of resilience, of authenticity, of someone who has lived through life’s storms and still finds beauty in the rain. His version of **Have You Ever Seen the Rain** reminds us that change is inevitable, but there’s always something worth holding onto in the midst of it all.
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Lyrics
Someone told me long ago
There’s a calm before the storm
I know
It’s been coming for some time
When it’s over, so they say
It’ll rain a sunny day
I know
Shining down like water
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Coming down on a sunny day?
Yesterday, and days before
Sun is cold and rain is hard
I know
Been that way for all my time
‘Til forever, on it goes
Through the circle, fast and slow
I know
It can’t stop, I wonder
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Coming down on a sunny day?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Coming down on a sunny day?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Coming down on a sunny day?
Coming down on a sunny day
Coming down on a sunny day
