The Rainmaker

[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)