Stormy Weather

Clip of the Day – Stormy Weather by Lena Horne

Horne or Olin, Olin or Horne? That’s the crossword composer’s dilemma as to how to clue Lena.

Robert W. Harris went for Lena Horne this time. I’ve played clips by Lena Horne before, but this is her signature tune.

Don’t know why
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 self together
It’s rainin’ all the time

Since he went away
The blues walked in and met me
If he stays away
Ol’ 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
It’s raining all the time

I walk around heavy hearted and sad
Night comes around
And I’m still feeling bad
Rain’s pourin’ down
Blindin’ every hope I had
This pitterin’ patterin’
Beatin and spattering
Drives me mad
This misery’s just too much for me

Can’t go on
Everything I have is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain’t together
It’s rainin’ all the time
Keeps rainin’ all the time