Soldier in the Rain - John Ford Coley

The morning clouds are gathering around

As I stand on the bridge of the river

Years have gone since I was here

And I wonder how I differ

Taxi cabs keep rolling by

And a blind man asks for change

And here I stand a soldier in the rain.

Coming home was all I thought of …

Seeing my family and friends

They say love knows no distance

But the longing never ends

And all along the dreams I possessed

My heart never were to plain

And here I stand a soldier in the rain

I remember years ago

I had so many plans

And now I watch the river flow

Time has brought me here

With empty hands

I remember years ago

I had so many plans

And now I watch the river flow

Time has brought me here

With empty hands

The morning clouds are gathering around

And the streets are full of reflections

A traffic light and the moon still bright

People going in different directions

I’ve thought about why I’m here

Its just too hard to explain

And here I stand a soldier in the rain

In the rain…