What does it matter if rain comes your way and raindrops patter along? The rain descending should not make you blue The happy ending is waiting for you Take your share of trouble, face it and don't complain If you want the rainbow, you must have the rain. Happiness comes double after a little pain If you want the rainbow, you must have the rain. What if your love affair should break up, as they sometimes will When you kiss and make up, boy what a thrill! Sadness ends in gladness, showers are not in vain If you want the rainbow, you must have the rain. Look for brighter weather, oh watch for the Sun again If you want the rainbow then you must have the rain. Pull yourself together, whistle a happy strain If you want the rainbow then you must have the rain. So if your lucky star deserts you, and if shadows fall Even though it hurts you, laugh through it all Be a cheerful loser, you have the World to gain If you want the rainbow, why, you just must have the rain. That's all!