A mellow song of devotion, although the precise object of devotion isn't specified (other than the rain it refers to). This copy uses 6-string, 12-string, Djembe, & voice.

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This song developed over the period of several years, gradually tweaked into its final form of chord sequence and lyrics. The root experience was a walk I took one night in 1999, through darkened city streets in a rain storm after an argument with the woman I loved - and, the mystery that when I arrived back home, I was completely dry.

"THANKS FOR THE RAIN"
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Rain, comin' down, strikes the ground.
Rain fills the sky - don't know why,... but,
Thank you for this wonderful gift of life you bring!
Thank you for this cleansing rain, that sets my spirit free!

Crashing thunder, and flashing lights.
Darkened skies, and winds which wildly blow.
Elements in fury show the majesty,
which everyone should know!

Rain on my face sets my place.
Rain calms my mind - don't know why,... but
Thank you for the chance to be here, in the pouring rain.
Thank you for the chance to feel some peace of mind again.

Walking through the wind-swept night,
Going nowhere, with nowhere to go.
Empty streets and sidewalks shine
Dim in lamps that hang from lonely poles.

Rain fills my soul - makes me whole.
Rain, from above - feels like love. ...and,
Standing in the pouring rain is what I really need -
So, thank you for this cleansing rain, that sets my spirit free!

Everything I thought was right -
who I was, and where I meant to go...
Wandering through dreams, I wonder
if I'll ever find myself a home.

Oh; my, rain...
Oh; my, my, rain...