[Verse 1]
You see it ain't [?] where you're from
It's all in where you've been
Mothers cannot teach their sons
To grow up and be men
But she can teach him how to walk
And teach him how to talk
But she can't teach him to be king
Like his daddy can
Oh, no
So let me teach you how to move
Like your daddy do

[Chorus]
And if my day should come up short
Just keep me in your thoughts
So I know you won't forget
I'll be there when you walk through the rain
When my life comes to an end
You see the stars start moving in
Just make sure you won't forget
I'll be there when you walk through the rain

[Verse 2]
When you're out there in the crowd
And when your boys are running wild
Before you make a move
Don't do nothing that I won't do
And when you find that special girl
Remember she deserves the world
So if you want some good advice
Don't do nothing your mom won't like

[Chorus]
And if my day should come up short
Just keep me in your thoughts
So I know you won't forget
I'll be there when you walk through the rain
When my life comes to an end
You see the stars start moving in
Just make sure you won't forget
I'll be there when you walk through the rain

[Alternative Chorus]
Now, when you stop to see black clouds
Feel my love come pouring out
So I know you won't forget
I'll be there when you walk through the rain
With everything I promised you
Can you make a promise too?
If there ever comes a day
I need your help here walking through the rain

[Chorus]
And if my life comes to an end
You see the stars start moving in
Just make sure you don't forget
I'll be there when you walk through the rain
And if my day should come up short
Just keep me in your thoughts
So I know you won't forget
I'll be there when you walk through the rain