My mother always said to me: "Be honest to yourself and always be the best just you can be" "Never let life pass you by", was her philosophy But I never saw the tears she cried
You can't stop the rain falling Stop the rain falling Can't stop the rain falling Stop the rain falling down
There comes a time when every boy grows up to be himself Always searching for the perfect plan To define his rite of passage, his responsibility So he can do the best he can
But you can't stop the rain falling Stop the rain falling Can't stop the rain falling Stop the rain falling down
If we knew what we know now we'd probably change How we've handled humanity So we have to believe we have come to our senses In truth and sincerity
You can't stop the rain falling Stop the rain falling Can't stop the rain falling You can't stop the rain falling down