John Prine — Great Rain

Great rain great rain, I thought I heard you call my name Great rain great rain, I thought I heard you call my name I was standing in the station waving down an unmarked train There's a fire at the junction, why do you do the things you do? There's a fire at the junction, why do you do the things you do? I was praying for mercy and all he ever sent me was you Jimmy bought the liquor, I bought the cups and ice Jimmy bought the liquor, honey, I bought the cups and ice I tell you funny stories, why can't you treat me nice? Great rain great rain, I thought I heard you call my name Great rain great rain, I thought I heard you calling my name I was standing by the river talking to a young Mark Twain