# I've seen fire and I've seen rain 2 (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 23, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254 "2020-06-23T04:29:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 210
**Author:** ![Casparlatete](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/casparlatete/32/3377_2.png) [@Casparlatete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casparlatete)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4182 "2023-03-17T22:34:36Z")
Don’t cry for me, Argentina The truth is, I never left you All through my wild days, my mad existence I kept my promise Don’t keep your distance _Don’t Cry for Me Argentina. Madonna_ ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4183 "2023-03-17T23:04:47Z")
If you need a friend Don’t look to a stranger You know in the end I’ll always be there And when you’re in doubt And when you’re in danger Take a look all around And I’ll be there I’m sorry but I’m just thinking of the right words to say (I promise you) I know they don’t sound the way I planned them to be (I promise you) But if you wait around a while I’ll make you fall for me (I promise you) I promise, I promise you, I will ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4184 "2023-03-18T01:28:22Z")
“Never again”, isn’t that what you said You’ve been through this before And you swore, this time, “You’d think with your head” No one would ever have you again And if takin’ was gonna get done, you’d decide where and when Just when you think you got it down Your heart securely tied and bound They whisper promises in the dark ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4185 "2023-03-18T03:39:47Z")
It’s too late to change events It’s time to face the consequence For delivering the proof In the policy of truth Never again is what you swore The time before Never again is what you swore The time before ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4186 "2023-03-18T06:27:36Z")
Stayed in bed all morning just to pass the time There’s something wrong here, there can be no denying One of us is changing Or maybe we just stopped trying And it’s too late, baby, now it’s too late Though we really did try to make it Something inside has died And I can’t hide and I just can’t fake it ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4187 "2023-03-18T11:49:42Z")
Oh! how I hate to get up in the morning, Oh! how I’d love to remain in bed; For the hardest blow of all is to hear the bugler call; You’ve got to get up, You’ve got to get up, you’ve got to get up this morning! ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4188 "2023-03-18T11:55:41Z")
I woke up this mornin’, feelin’ round for my shoes Know ‘bout ‘at I got these, old walkin’ blues Woke up this mornin’, feelin’ round for my shoes But you know 'bout ‘at I, got these old walkin’ blues ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4189 "2023-03-18T16:59:35Z")
You woke up this morning Got yourself a gun Your mama always said you’d be the chosen one She said, you’re one in a million You got to burn to shine But you were born under a bad sign With a blue moon in your eyes ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4190 "2023-03-18T18:24:52Z")
I’ll let her shine like a jewel in the crown of the holy sun… You turned her into a ghost, but she’ll be burnin’ when the night is done. You gotta give me your girl and your trust, I’m gonna love her for both of us. I’m Gonna Love Her for Both of Us – _Meat Loaf_ _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4191 "2023-03-18T18:40:04Z")
May the good Lord shine a light on you Make every song your favorite tune May the good Lord shine a light on you Warm like the evening sun ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4192 "2023-03-18T19:06:51Z")
_May the road rise up to meet you._ _May the wind be always at your back._ _May the sun shine warm upon your face;_ _the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,_ _may God hold you in the palm of His hand._ ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4193 "2023-03-18T19:31:01Z")
Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea Take a look at yourself and you can look at others differently By puttin’ your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4194 "2023-03-18T20:54:58Z")
Take my hand, I’m a stranger in Paradise All lost in a wonderland A stranger in paradise If I stand starry eyed, That’s a danger in Paradise For mortals who stand beside An angel like you ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4195 "2023-03-18T21:05:27Z")
Hold my hand Want you to hold my hand Hold my hand I’ll take you to a place where you can be Hold my hand Anything you wanna be because I wanna love you the best that The best that I can ---
**Author:** ![Casparlatete](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/casparlatete/32/3377_2.png) [@Casparlatete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casparlatete)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4196 "2023-03-18T23:12:15Z")
You need hands to hold someone you care for You need hands to show that you’re sincere When you feel nobody wants to know you You need hands to brush away the tears When you hold a brand new baby You need tender hands to guide them on their way You need hands to thank the Lord for living And for giving us this day _You Need hands, Max Bygraves_ ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4197 "2023-03-19T12:45:33Z")
You need feet to stand up straight with You need feet to kick your friends You need feet to keep your socks on And stop your legs from fraying at the ends ---
**Author:** ![its\_the\_daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/bb73d2/32.png) [@its\_the\_daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/its_the_daddy)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4198 "2023-03-19T15:17:37Z")
If it wasnae for your wellies, where would you be? You’d be in the hospital or infirmary, Cause you would have a dose of the flu or even pleurisy, If you didnae have your feet in your wellies! _Billy Connolly_ ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4199 "2023-03-19T17:17:28Z")
Relax, just a little pinprick There’ll be no more AHHHHHH But you might feel a little sick Can you stand up I do believe it’s working That’ll keep you going for the show Come on, it’s time to go ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4200 "2023-03-19T17:21:17Z")
Welcome back, my friends To the show that never ends We’re so glad you could attend! Come inside! Come inside! There behind a glass Stands a real blade of grass Be careful as you pass Move along! Move along! Come inside, the show’s about to start Guaranteed to blow your head apart Rest assured you’ll get your money’s worth The greatest show in Heaven, Hell, or Earth ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4201 "2023-03-19T21:45:39Z")
Oh, I’ve been used, ooh-hoo I’ve been taken for a fool, oh, what a fool I broke all the rules, ooh, yeah But I won’t let the show go on [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=209) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=211)