Stormy Weather
Fats Domino · Other Songs - Fats Domino
There's no sun up in the sky
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Life is bare
Gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather
Just can't get my poor old self together
I'm weary all the time, the time
So weary all of the time
When he went away
The blues walked in and met me
If he stays away, old rocking chair will get me
All I do is pray
The Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more
Can't go on
Everything I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Keeps raining all of the time
I walk around,
Heavy-hearted and sad
Night comes around
And I'm still feeling bad
Rain pourin' down
Blinding every hope I had
This pitter 'n patter 'n beatin' 'n spatterin' drivin' me mad
Love, love, love, love
This misery will be the end of me
When he went away
The blues walked in and met me
If he stays away, old rocking chair will get me
All I do is pray
The Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more
Can't go on
Everything I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time, the time
Keeps raining all the time
Stormy Weather - Fats Domino
Fats Domino's 1953 recording of 'Stormy Weather' stands as a cornerstone of rock and roll history, marking one of the genre's earliest successful crossovers into mainstream pop. Originally a standard written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Ned Washington, Domino's interpretation transformed the song's melancholic ballad structure into an upbeat, driving rhythm that defined the emerging sound of the early 1950s. His distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a conversational tone and rhythmic phrasing, set a new standard for rock singers and influenced generations of artists who followed. The track exemplifies the transition from rhythm and blues to rock and roll, capturing the optimism and energy of the era while retaining the emotional depth of its composition. As a definitive early rock and roll hit, it remains a vital part of the artist's legacy and the broader musical canon.