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Crowson: Listen To The Rhythm Of The Falling Rain

I’m trying to stay optimistic, weather-wise, but my favorite annual event is coming up in less than two weeks in Winfield...

Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain
It always seems to happen when
The Walnut Valley Festival is on its way
Oh, please don’t let it flood again

15,000 bluegrass fans come out each year
Along the Walnut River’s banks to camp
I’m hoping all these rain clouds soon will disappear
I hate it when my banjo’s damp

Rain, won’t you please leave without delay
I’m not sure I know how to pick “Anchors Aweigh”
My banjo strings will rust and break each time that I try to play

Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain
It always seems to happen when
The Walnut Valley Festival is on its way
Oh, please don’t let it flood again

Richard Crowson is not only a editorial commentator for KMUW. He's also a cartoonist, an artist and a banjo player.