It Ain't Gonna Rain No More

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Voice 1, Voice 2, Piano — Wendell Hall (1896–1969) published and had a hit recording with It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Morexa0in 1923, but sources say the song traces back to the 1870s, and the composer is unknown. Folk songs like this are often passed down orally from one generation to the next, with inevitable variations to the words and melody along the way. I grew up singing Skeeters and the Bedbugsxa0with my cousins, only now to find a host of differing versions of the song on the internet. You’ll see the lyrics I settled on (after much deliberation) on pp. 8-9.Amateur songwriters have had fun adding verses to It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Morexa0over the decades. I found more than 50 unique verses for the song in an internet search. If you want to join the fun, consider writing a verse of your own, perhaps about your choir or school.Here’s an example:“What has 30 feet and sings?”Mr. T inquired.Here at Westmont Jr High,We call it Concert Choir.Have fun and enjoy!Cathy DeLanoy People have been singing this catchy, campy tune since the late 1800's! With opportunities to teach diction and learn about counter-melodies, how in the heck can you NOT program it for your emerging ensemble? It's simply too much FUN. Highly recommend!

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