# 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:** 33
**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:** [December 6, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/641 "2020-12-06T22:34:17Z")
Well, gonna write a little letter Gonna mail it to my local DJ It’s a rockin’ little record I want my jockey to play Roll over Beethoven Gotta hear it again today _Roll Over Beethoven. The Beatles_ ---
**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:** [December 7, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/642 "2020-12-07T00:33:08Z")
Freude, schöner Götterfunken [Tochter aus Elysium](https://genius.com/Ludwig-van-beethoven-ode-to-joy-lyrics#note-15801448) [Wir betreten feuertrunken Himmlische, dein Heiligtum!](https://genius.com/Ludwig-van-beethoven-ode-to-joy-lyrics#note-15801382) [Deine Zauber binden wieder](https://genius.com/Ludwig-van-beethoven-ode-to-joy-lyrics#note-15801566) [Was die Mode streng geteilt;](https://genius.com/Ludwig-van-beethoven-ode-to-joy-lyrics#note-15801462) [Alle Menschen werden Brüder](https://genius.com/Ludwig-van-beethoven-ode-to-joy-lyrics#note-15801470) [Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt](https://genius.com/Ludwig-van-beethoven-ode-to-joy-lyrics#note-15801539) _Ode To Joy_ - Beethoven ---
**Author:** ![Quondam\_Mechanic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quondam_mechanic/32/3404_2.png) [@Quondam\_Mechanic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quondam_Mechanic)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/643 "2020-12-07T01:47:04Z")
Singin’ joy to the world All the boys and girls now Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea Joy to you and me (Hoyt Axton, Three Dog Night) ---
**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:** [December 7, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/644 "2020-12-07T03:04:45Z")
Somewhere _beyond the sea_ Somewhere waiting for me My lover stands on golden sands And watches the ships that go sailin’ Bobby Darin ---
**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:** [December 7, 2020, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/645 "2020-12-07T11:52:45Z")
I am sailing I am sailing Home again 'Cross the sea I am sailing Stormy waters To be near you To be free _Sailing, Rod Stewart_ ---
**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:** [December 7, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/646 "2020-12-07T13:27:27Z")
A gathering of angels appeared above my head They sang to me this song of hope, and this is what they said They said come sail away, come sail away _Come sail away_ with me Styx ---
**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:** [December 7, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/647 "2020-12-07T22:38:23Z")
On the day that you were born the angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold And starlight in your eyes of blue Carpenters - _Close to You_ ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/648 "2020-12-17T17:56:46Z")
_But if somebody left you out on a ledge_ _If somebody pushed you over the edge_ _If somebody loved you and left you for dead_ _You got to hold on to your time till you break_ _Through these times of trouble_ ---
**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:** [December 17, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/649 "2020-12-17T18:41:57Z")
**Lean on me** When you’re not strong And I’ll be your friend I’ll help you carry on… For it won’t be long Till I’m gonna need somebody to lean on Bill Withers ---
**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:** [December 17, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/650 "2020-12-17T18:54:41Z")
Carry on, my wayward son, There’ll be peace when you are done. Lay your weary head to rest, Don’t you cry no more. Kansas — _Carry On Wayward Son_ _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**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:** [December 17, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/651 "2020-12-17T21:47:11Z")
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin’ about half past dead I just need some place where I can lay my head “Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?” He just grinned and shook my hand, “no” was all he said. _The Weight_ - The Band ---
**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:** [December 17, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/652 "2020-12-17T22:03:19Z")
Lay your head upon my pillow Hold your warm and tender body Close to mine Hear the whisper of the rain drops Blowing soft against the window And make believe you love me One more time _For the good times_ Ray Price ---
**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:** [December 17, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/653 "2020-12-17T22:33:33Z")
The good times are killing me Here we go! Got dirt, got air, got water and I know you can carry on Shrug off shortsighted false excitement and oh what can I say? Have one, have twenty more “one mores” and oh it does not relent _The Good Times Are Killing Me. Modest Mouse_ ---
**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:** [December 17, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/654 "2020-12-17T22:44:26Z")
One more night with the stinkin’ frogs; one more night in sin. I had a terrible time with them last night, and I just gotta do it again. J. Flanagan - _Just One More Night With The Frogs_ ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/655 "2020-12-17T22:52:55Z")
Jump in the water Sweet little princess, let me introduce his frogness You alone can get him singing, He’s all puffed up, want to be your king Oh you can do it, c’mon c’mon c’mon c’mon c’mon c’mon Lady kiss that frog Peter Gabriel, Kiss That Frog ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/656 "2020-12-17T23:47:05Z")
Jeremiah was a bullfrog Was a good friend of mine I never understood a single word he said But I helped him a-drink his wine And he always had some mighty fine wine Joy to the World, Three Dog Night ---
**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:** [December 17, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/657 "2020-12-17T23:55:51Z")
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive its king; let ev’ry heart prepare him room, and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing. Isaac Watts ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/658 "2020-12-18T18:01:00Z")
Now, Santa’s been doin’ his best To get into the Christmas mood. Keepin’ his little elves happy, He’s the number one Christmas dude. But there ain’t no joy, ‘Cause just one toy Is missin’ from Santa’s shack. He never had a doll go AWOL Once he got her in the sack. Christmas Jug Band, Santa Lost a Ho ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/659 "2020-12-18T18:19:21Z")
_"Well I hear you’re using someone else’s number_ _She said she saw you in the store today_ _It doesn’t matter whose address you’re listed under_ _I only know they’ll never make you stay"_ _Caroline_ - **Concrete Blond** ---
**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:** [December 18, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/660 "2020-12-18T18:43:01Z")
_Rikki, don’t lose that number_ You don’t wanna call nobody else Send it off in a letter to yourself Rikki, don’t lose that number It’s the only one you own You might use it if you feel better When you get home Steely Dan [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=32) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=34)