Sometimes The Rain Won't Let Me Sleep
The Oak Ridge Boys · The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived [1979]
You said it made your flowers grow
Your roses bloomed where others died
They loved you, I suppose
And it rained all night the first time
You gave your love to me
Now sometimes the rain won't let me sleep.
Sometimes the rain won't let me sleep
Cause each teardrop from heaven
brings flooding memories
I can make it through the sunshine
pretending you're with me
but sometimes the rain won't let me sleep.
You never were as strong as your love was for me
And that night you traded life for life
it rained inside of me
And how I love our little boy
you trusted me to keep
ah, but sometimes the rain won't let me sleep.
Sometimes the rain won't let me sleep
Cause each teardrop from heaven
brings flooding memories
I can make it through the sunshine
pretending you're with me
but sometimes the rain won't let me sleep.
Ah, but sometimes the rain won't let me sleep...
Sometimes The Rain Won't Let Me Sleep
The Oak Ridge Boys deliver a soulful gospel rendition of 'Sometimes The Rain Won't Let Me Sleep' on their 1979 album, The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived. This recording exemplifies the group's signature blend of traditional Southern gospel and contemporary pop sensibilities that defined their career. The track features the trio's characteristic harmonies, layered with the distinctive falsetto of lead singer Bill Medley, creating an atmospheric soundscape that reflects the song's melancholic theme. Released during a period of significant commercial success for the group, the recording showcases their ability to reinterpret classic spirituals for a modern audience while maintaining deep roots in the gospel tradition. The song remains a staple of their discography, illustrating their enduring influence on the genre.