# 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:** 256
**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:** [June 21, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5102 "2023-06-21T15:36:44Z")
One, two, three, four Can I have a little more? Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten I love you A B C D Can I bring my friend to tea? E F G H I J I love you ---
**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:** [June 21, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5103 "2023-06-21T16:27:01Z")
1, 2, 3 and 4 more makes 7 6 is afraid of 7 'cause 7 ate 9 9 was minding his business Talking to 10 about Gordy Howe’s clothes Why 7 ate 9 nobody knows ---
**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:** [June 21, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5104 "2023-06-21T16:55:09Z")
One, two, three Oh, that’s how elementary it’s gonna be C’mon, let’s fall in love, it’s easy _(it’s so easy)_ Like takin’ candy _(like takin’ candy)_ from a baby 1,2,3 – _Len Barry_ _ **-"“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5105 "2023-06-21T18:54:51Z")
And it’s one, two, three What are we fightin’ for? Don’t ask me I don’t give a damn Next stop is Vietnam And it’s five six seven Open up the pearly gates Well there ain’t no time to wonder why, WHOOPEE we’re all gonna die ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5106 "2023-06-22T00:03:15Z")
Well, it’s one for the money Two for the show Three to get ready Now go! cat go! But don’t you step on my blue suede shoes Well, you can do anything But stay off of my blue suede shoes ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5107 "2023-06-22T12:24:20Z")
No, there will never be another Red-headed stranger A man in black and Folsom prison blues The Okie from Muskogee Or hello darling Lord, I wonder who’s gonna fill their shoes ---
**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:** [June 22, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5108 "2023-06-22T13:34:15Z")
Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful Oh, Bennie she’s really keen She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit You know I read it in a magazine, ohh-oh B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5109 "2023-06-22T14:53:18Z")
Jet, was your father as bold as a Sergeant Major? Oh, how come he told you that you were hardly old enough yet? And Jet, I thought the Major was a Lady Suffragette ---
**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:** [June 22, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5110 "2023-06-22T15:02:34Z")
Ah don’t lean on me man, 'cause you can’t afford the ticket I’m back from Suffragette City Oh don’t lean on me man 'Cause you ain’t got time to check it You know my Suffragette City Is outta sight… she’s all right ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5111 "2023-06-22T15:16:33Z")
But it’s all right if my clothes aren’t new Out of sight because my heart is true She says baby ev’rything is alright, uptight, out of sight Baby, ev’rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight ---
**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:** [June 22, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5112 "2023-06-22T17:27:30Z")
A little ole’ man was sittin’ on a step And a tear trickled own his cheek I said, “What’s the matter?” He said, “A train just ran over me…” I said, “Hmm. How often does this happen?” He said, “Everyday about this time.” I said, “Well, why do you just sit out here then?” He said “Cause I cannot believe that this happened.” I said, “Reach out, take my hand, you’ll understand.” Baby, everything is alright Uptight, outta sight Baby, everything is alright Uptight, outta sight ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5113 "2023-06-22T18:14:23Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > A little ole’ man was sittin’ on a step […] ISWYDT I’ll up you one with this: Na, na, na Gonna have a good time! Hey, hey, hey! Na, na, na Gonna have a good time! This is Bill Cosby coming at you with music and fun. If you’re not careful, you might learn something before it’s done. Hey, hey, hey! ---
**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:** [June 23, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5114 "2023-06-23T02:01:15Z")
So dog-gone willin’, so kiss him (I wanna see you kiss him, wanna see you kiss him) Go on and kiss him goodbye, now Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye ---
**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:** [June 23, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5115 "2023-06-23T06:13:37Z")
And I said “Oh Rosie, don’t you do that to the boy Don’t you come on so willing Don’t you come on so strong It can be so chillin’ When you ain’t so willin’ And your warmth sets like the sun” ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2023, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5117 "2023-06-23T09:28:58Z")
Someday you’ll look to see I’ve gone But tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun One day, you’ll find I was the one But tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun And now the time has gone, and so, my love, I must go And though I lost a friend, in the end you will know Oh, oh, oh One day you’ll look to see I’ve gone But tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the 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:** [June 23, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5118 "2023-06-23T13:28:43Z")
So goodbye, I’ll be leavin’ I see no sense in this cryin’ and grievin’ We’ll both live a lot longer If you live without me ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5119 "2023-06-23T13:53:11Z")
Three important rules for breaking up Don’t put off breaking up when you know you want to Prolonging the situation only makes it worse Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly Don’t make a big production Don’t make up an elaborate story This will help you avoid a big tear-jerking scene If you want to date other people say so Be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected Even if you’ve gone together for only a short time, And haven’t been too serious There’s still a feeling of rejection when someone says She preferres the company of others to your exclusive company But if you’re honest, and direct And avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news The boy will respect you for your frankness And honestly he’ll apeciate the kind of straightfoward manner in which you told him your decision Unless he’s a real jerk or a crybaby you will remain friends ---
**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:** [June 23, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5120 "2023-06-23T14:02:55Z")
So save your breath, don’t tell me how it all comes out, somehow I think I know I’ve heard that tear-stained monologue you do there by the door before you go ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5121 "2023-06-24T05:22:42Z")
There’ll be good times again for me and you But we just can’t stay together; can’t you feel it too? Still, I’m glad for what we had and how I once loved you ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/5122 "2023-06-24T14:38:16Z")
Good times, bad times You know I’ve had my share When my woman left town for another man You know, I just don’t seem to care [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=255) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=257)