Composed by Nikka Costa
© 2000 littlescreama Music (ASCAP)/Mushroom Music



I don't wanna hold you down
Especially when you look so sweet in flight
I'd rather wash my hands right here
Than be the thing you settle for in your life

I will have solace having known you babe
You will have everything you dream about
I have no doubt the sun will light your name
But I don't wanna be the rain

What I'm getting's very clear
That you don't have the strength to say goodbye
I'd rather face your love's not there
Than pretend not to see you strain to try

I will have your smile with me everyday
You will have everything you dream about
I have no doubt the sun will light your name
But I don't wanna be the rain

I don't wanna be the rain on your parade
I don't wanna be the tears you cry
When your day would otherwise be made
I don't wanna see your sun go down
I'd rather walk away
'Cause I don't wanna be the rain
No I don't wanna be the rain

I will have solace having known you babe
You will have everything you dream about
I have no doubt the sun will light your name
But I don't wanna be the rain...