Artists
Musicians featured in this piece are:
Phil Collins – lead vocals, keyboards, drums and tambourine
Eric Clapton – lead guitar
Leland Sklar – bass guitar
Daryl Stuermer – guitar
Chester Thompson – drums
Gospel Choir – backing vocals
The song was written by Phil Collins. Produced by Phil Collins and Hugh Padgham, recorded at The Farm, Chiddingfold, Surrey and A&M Studios, Los Angeles.
Note: Collins described the track as the closest he had ever come to writing a blues song, and specifically had Eric Clapton in mind when writing it. Clapton’s searing lead guitar runs throughout the entire song — not just a cameo solo — making it one of the most prominent guest appearances on any Collins recording.
Phil Collins – I Wish It Would Rain Down Lyrics
You know I never meant to see you again
But I only passed by as a friend, yeah
All this time I stayed out of sight
I started wondering why
Now I, ooh, now I wish it would rain down, down on me
Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain, rain down on me now
Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain down, down on me
Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain on me
You said you didn’t need me in your life
Oh, I guess you were right, yeah
Ooh, I never meant to cause you no pain
But it looks like I did it again, yeah
Now I, now I know I wish it would rain down, down on me
Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain, rain down on me now
Ooh, girl, I wish it would rain down, down on me
Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain on me
Though your hurt is gone
Mine’s hanging on inside, and I know
Well, it’s eating me through, it’s eating me through every night and day
I’m just waiting on your sign
‘Cause I know, I know, I never meant to cause you no pain
And I realize I let you down, oh, yeah
But I know in my heart of hearts
I know I’m never gonna hold you again, no no
Now I, well, now I know I wish it would rain down, down on me
Well, you know I wish it would rain, rain down on me now
Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain down, down on me
Yes, you know I wish it would rain down, rain down over me
(Rain, rain)
Just rain down over me
Just let it rain down, let it rain down (Rain, rain)
Let it rain down, oh yeah (Rain)
Well, let it rain down (Rain, rain)
Rain down over me
Just let it rain down, just let it rain down (Rain, rain)
Let it rain down (Rain)
Just let it rain
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