Story Behind The Song
Mary had just learned that her husband had stage four prostate cancer when she wrote this song. It was Thanksgiving and this song was to tell him that she needed nothing else besides him.
Song Description
A woman is surprised to find that she no longer needs all the things she used to love about Thansgiving as long as she can cuddle up against her love even though it is rainy and miiserable outside.
| Song Length |
3:28 |
Genre |
Jazz - Swing, Jazz - Smooth Jazz |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Blissful, Glad |
Subject |
Happiness, Celebration |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
( How I love ) THANKSGIVING IN THE RAIN
Words and Music by Mary Cole Grimley. Arranged by Greg Garrett.
Verse 1
Who'd have thought
I'd love Thanksgiving in the Rain?
Not me. Not me.
Who'd have dreamed
I'd laugh with raindrops
Spilling down the window pane?
Not me.
Thought I was the kind of girl
Loved turkey, favored mink and pearls
Needed all the trimming and champagne.
But that was before we kissed...
Chorus
How I love Thanksgiving in the Rain.
With you, I love Thanksgiving in the Rain.
Verse 2
Who'd have thought
I'd love clothes dripping by the fire?
Not me. Not me.
Who'd have known
One person could fulfill
All I desire?
Not me.
Cuddled here against your skin,
The rain without, the fire within,
There's nothing more I require.
Keep holding me close like this...
Chorus
How I love Thanksgiving in the Rain!
With you, I love Thanksgiving in the Rain!
Bridge
Your love keeps me secure
Even in blinding storms, safe and warm.
I give thanks for you,
Glad, laughter in the rain will always see us through!
Instrumental Bridge
Chorus
How I love Thanksgiving in the Rain!
With you, I love Thanksgiving in the Rain!
Verse 3
Cuddled here against your skin,
The rain without, the fire within,
There's nothing more I require.
Keep holding me close like this...
Chorus
How I love Thanksgiving in the Rain!
With you, I love Thanksgiving in the Rain!
© 2007/2012 Mary Cole and Greg Garrett