A long time ago
A million years BC
The best things in life
Were absolutely free
But no one appreciated
A sky that was always blue
And no one congratulated
A moon that was always new
So it was planned that they would vanish now and them
And you must pay before you get them back again
That's what storms were made for
And you shouldn't be afraid for
Every time it rains, it rains
Pennies from Heaven
Don't you know each cloud contains
Pennies from Heaven
You'll find your fortune falling
All over town
Be sure that your umbrella
Is upside down
Trade them for a package of
Sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love
You must have showers
So when you hear it thunder
Don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from Heaven
For you and me
You must have showers
So when you hear it thunder
Don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from Heaven
For you and me
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Pennies From Heaven
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Randy Travis performs a classic pop standard, 'Pennies From Heaven,' which uses the metaphor of rain bringing pennies from heaven to suggest that life's hardships, like storms, are necessary to appreciate the good things. The song encourages listeners not to fear difficulties, as they can lead to blessings. While it mentions heaven and fortune, it is not a Christian worship song but a secular tune about optimism and finding silver linings. The lyrics focus on earthly rewards and the idea that showers bring flowers, without referencing God, faith, or Scripture.
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