Stormy Night

baby's in the cradle
kids have gone to bed
to the candy-coated world
that swirls inside their heads
so many roads to choose
so many songs to sing
they shiver when the night comes
and wonder what the morning brings
 
ah, listen to the rain fall
singing such a pretty song
they dance across the roof tops
a single note in every drop
 
grandma's in the rocking chair
says she couldn't sleep
since grandpa passed away last year
she thinks on life too deep
as she's praying for her savior
her eyes can feel the weight
she slowly struggles to her room
before it gets too late
 
ah, listen to the rain fall
singing such a pretty song
wind whistles thru the trees
what perfect harmonies
 
now, all the lights are out
we see the lightning flash
we pause a quiet moment
and hear the thunder crash
don'tchya shake now honey
don't pay it any mind
the only thing that matters is...
we're by each other's side

Lithopolis, Ohio'77