I'm No Stranger to the Rain feat. Keith Whitley

Vince Gill · Double Barrel Country: The Legends of Country Music [Madacy] [1998]

I'm no stranger to the rain

I'm a friend of thunder

Friend, is it any wonder lightning strikes me

I've fought with the devil

Got down on his level

But I never gave in, so he gave up on me.



I'm no stranger to the rain

I can spot bad weather

And I'm good at finding shelter in a downpour

I've been sacrificed by brothers

Crucified by lovers

But through it all I withstood the pain

I'm no stranger to the rain.



But when I get that foggy feeling

When I'm feeling down

If I don't keep my head up, I may drown

But it's hard to keep believing

I'll even come out even

While the rain beats your hope in the ground

And tonight it's really coming down.



I'm no stranger to the rain

But there'll always be tomorrow

And I'll beg, steal, or borrow a little sunshine

And I'll put this cloud behind me

That's how the Man designed me

To ride the wind and dance in a hurricane

I'm no stranger to the rain.



Oh no, I'm no stranger to the rain.



I'm no stranger to the rain

I'm a friend of thunder

Friend, is it any wonder lightning strikes me

But I'll put this cloud behind me

That's how the Man designed me

To ride the wind and dance in a hurricane

I'm no stranger to the rain.



Oh no, I'm no stranger to the rain...

I'm No Stranger to the Rain feat. Keith Whitley

Vince Gill's collaboration with Keith Whitley on "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" stands as a poignant testament to the enduring legacy of traditional country music. Gill, renowned for his virtuosic guitar work and emotive vocals, frequently explores themes of heartbreak and resilience throughout his extensive discography. This recording captures the shared melancholy characteristic of both artists, blending Gill's smooth tenor with Whitley's signature baritone to create a harmonious narrative of weathering emotional storms. The track exemplifies the genre's capacity for storytelling, relying on musical interplay rather than lyrical exposition to convey its message. As part of a broader collection celebrating country legends, this duet highlights the mutual respect between two of the genre's most influential figures, offering listeners a refined example of classic country vocal chemistry and timeless songwriting.