Too Much Rain

Paul McCartney

About Too Much Rain

"Too Much Rain" is a song by Paul McCartney and is the seventh track on his 2005 album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. The song was recorded at George Martin's Air Studios in central London with producer Nigel Godrich. It was inspired by the theme to the 1936 film Modern Times, written by Charlie Chaplin and commonly known as "Smile" (lyrics were added to Smile in 1954 by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons). The lyrics of "Too Much Rain" concern hope in the face of adversity ("Laugh when your eyes are burning/Smile when your heart is filled with pain. .."). In addition to "Smile," McCartney has said the song was also inspired by his second wife, Heather Mills, who had "a lot of tough times in her life." 


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2005
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Laugh, when your eyes are burning
Smile, when your heart is filled with pain

Sigh, as you brush away your sorrow
Make a vow, that's it's not going to happen again

It's not right, in one life
Too much rain 
	
You, know the wheels keep turning
Why, do the tears run down your face

We, use to hide away our feelings
But for now, tell yourself it won't happen again

It's not right, in one life
Too much rain

    It's too much for anyone, Too hard for anyone 
    Who wants a happy and peaceful life
    You've gotta learn to laugh

Smile, when your spinning round and round
Sigh, as you think about tomorrow
Make a vow, that your gonna be happy again

It's all right, in your life
No more rain
	 
    It's too much for anyone, Too hard for anyone
    Who wants a happy and peaceful life
    You've gotta learn to laugh

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY

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10 facts about this song

Album Creation
"Too Much Rain" is a song by Paul McCartney from his critically acclaimed album "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard", which was released in 2005.
Inspirational Origin
The song was inspired by the legendary comedian Charlie Chaplin’s song "Smile". McCartney has openly attributed the song's inspiration to Chaplin.
Producer Collaboration
This piece of work was produced by Nigel Godrich, famous for his collaborations with the band Radiohead. "Too Much Rain" was their first collaborative work.
Music Genre
The song falls into the category of adult contemporary music – a blend of pop, rock, and soul. McCartney's soothing voice perfectly complements the track's mellow melody.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Too Much Rain" for its lyrical depth, with McCartney exploring themes of hope, optimism, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Live Performances
"Too Much Rain" was performed live during McCartney's 'US' tour in 2005. With simple instrumentations of piano, bass, and guitar, the song captivated the audience due to its sheer simplicity and emotional depth.
Music Video
Interestingly enough, there is no official music video for "Too Much Rain", making it one of McCartney's major works that doesn't have a visual representation.
Contemporary Relevance
The song has been hailed as teeming with contemporary relevance, especially in the context of the struggles faced by people in the modern world. Its message of resilience resonates with many.
McCartney's Favorite
“Too Much Rain” is reportedly one of Paul McCartney's own favorite tracks from the album "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard".
Album Artwork
The album's artwork features a photograph taken by McCartney's brother Mike during their childhood, reinforcing the album's deeply personal themes which are echoed in "Too Much Rain".

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