Patti Smith Farewell Reel Lyrics

It's been a hard time
And when it rains it rains on me
The sky just opens
And when it rains it pours

I walk alone assaulted it seems
By tears from heaven
And darling I can't help
Thinking those tears are yours

Our wild love came from above
And wilder still is the wind that howls
Like a voice that knows it's gone
'Cause darling you died and well I cried

But I'll get by
Salute our love
And send you a smile
And move on

So darling farewell all will be well And then all will be fine
The children will rise
Strong and happy be sure

'Cause your love flows
And the corn still grows
And God only knows we're only given
As much as the heart can endure

But I don't know why
But when it rains it rains on me
The sky just opens
And when it rains it pours

But I look up and a rainbow appears
Like a smile from heaven
And darling I can't help thinking
That smile is yours