The Rainmaker

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Billy Davis] First day in August And the last rain was in May When the Rainmaker came to Kansas In the middle of a dusty day Said the Rainmaker to the people "What are you prepared to pay?" Said the Rainmaker to the people "I'll conjure you up some rain today" [Chorus: Marilyn McCoo & Florence LaRue] 90 degrees 'neath the trees where it's shady Hundred and ten in the hot sun Heat from the street burned the feet of the ladies See how they run [Interlude: Billy Davis] So you want some rain? I'll get you some rain [Verse 2: Billy Davis] Called down the lightning By a mystical name Then the Rainmaker called on the thunder And suddenly it began to rain When the Rainmaker passed his hat to the people The people all turned away And the Rainmaker's eyes and the Kansas skies They both became a darker grey [Chorus: Marilyn McCoo & Florence LaRue] Rain, rain, the people prayed Don't wait for another day Rain, rain, the people prayed Don't wait for another day [Verse 3: Billy Davis] First day in August The last rain was in May When the Rainmaker came to Kansas In the middle of a dusty day The Rainmaker smiled as he hitched up his wagon And without a word he rode away When the people of the town heard the sound of his laughter They knew the rain had come to stay [Chorus: Marilyn McCoo & Florence LaRue] Rain, rain, go away Come again another day, hey Rain, rain, go away Come again another day [Bridge: Marilyn McCoo & Florence LaRue] Rain, rain, go away Come again another day, hey Rain, rain, go away Come again another day [Outro: Marilyn McCoo & Florence LaRue] Rain, rain, go away Come again another day, hey Rain, rain, go away Come again another day (Rain, rain, go away)