Barbra Streisand - Don't Rain On My Parade Lyrics






[At the end of the Baltimore run, Fanny's train
is leaving to go on to to Chicago, while Nick
must catch the train for New York and then
head to Europe. Nick tells Fanny he loves
her and she suggests he marry her, but he
wants to have a fortune before he does.
On the spur of the moment, Fanny decides
to leave the tour and follow Nick to New York.
Eddie who has arrived to visit tries to talk her
out of it. Ziegfeld tries as well, but Fanny is
intent on following Nick; she has success in
show business and now she wants a personal
life as well. Eddie tries to advise her one more
time, "Don't", and she replies:]


Don't tell me not to live
Just sit and putter
Life's candy and the sun's
A ball of butter
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade
Don't tell me not to fly
I've simply got to
If someone takes a spill
It's me and not you
Who told you you're allowed
To rain on my parade!
I'll march my band out
I'll beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir
At least I didn't fake it
Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it!
But whether I'm the rose
Of sheer perfection
Or freckle on the nose
Of life's complexion
The cinder or the shiny apple of its eye
I gotta fly once
I gotta try once
Only can die once, right, sir?
Ooh, life is juicy
Juicy, and you'll see
I'm gonna have my bite, sir!
Get ready for me, love
'Cause I'm a "comer"
I simply gotta march
My heart's a drummer
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade!
I'm gonna live and live now
Get what I want, I know how
One roll for the whole shebang
One throw, that bell will go clang
Eye on the target, and wham
One shot, one gun shot, and bam
Hey, Mister Arnstein, here I am!

I'll march my band out
I will beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir
At least I didn't fake it
Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it
Get ready for me, love
'Cause I'm a "comer"
I simply gotta march
My heart's a drummer
Nobody, no, nobody
Is gonna rain on my parade!





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  1. C.... J....

    Honestly idk who Barbra Streisand is but glee be hyping her up

  2. d.... ....

    GLEE? Doubtfire lol

  3. k.... s....

    I think lillias whites version was amazing as well

  4. L.... M....

    I absolutely adore this song and I Lea Michele’s interpretation

  5. h.... m....

    alysa liu brought me here

  6. P.... ....

    Am I the only one who thinks that modern day vocalists and instrumentalists are better than the ones from Barbras time? Yea she is good but people are better than her today. I think Lea Michele sings this song better than Barbra, it really bothers me that people let nostalgia sway their judgement... listen to the performances and such, you’ll find that the original is not always the best.

  7. E.... Y....

    love this song

  8. B.... 5....

    She didn’t sing it like I did lol

  9. Y.... M....

    Don't tell me not to live
    Just sit and putter
    Life's candy and the sun's
    A ball of butter
    Don't bring around a cloud
    To rain on my parade
    Don't tell me not to fly
    I've simply got to
    If someone takes a spill
    It's me and not you
    Who told you you're allowed
    To rain on my parade
    I'll march my band out
    I'll beat my drum
    And if I'm fanned out
    Your turn at bat, sir
    At least I didn't fake it
    Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it
    But whether I'm the rose
    Of sheer perfection
    Or freckle on the nose
    Of life's complexion
    The cinder or the shiny apple of its eye
    I gotta fly once
    I gotta try once
    Only can die once, right, sir?
    Ooh, life is juicy
    Juicy, and you see
    I gotta have my bite, sir
    Get ready for me, love
    'Cause I'm a commer
    I simply gotta march
    My heart's a drummer
    Don't bring around a cloud
    To rain on my parade
    I'm gonna live and live now
    Get what I want, I know how
    One roll for the whole show bang
    One throw, that bell will go clang
    Eye on the target and wham
    One shot, one gun shot, and bam
    Hey, Mister Arnstein
    Here I am
    I'll march my band out
    I will beat my drum
    And if I'm fanned out
    Your turn at bat, sir
    At least I didn't fake it
    Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it
    Get ready for me, love
    'Cause I'm a commer
    I simply gotta march
    My heart's a drummer
    Nobody, no, nobody
    Is gonna rain on my parade

  10. K.... L....

    thanks glee for introducing me to such amazing songs

  11. N.... K....

    what's the movie name???

    N.... K....

    Funny Girl

  12. j.... h....

    I get made fun of for liking no LOVING this song (im 12yrs old thats why)

  13. S.... ....

    If only I can sing.. 😭

  14. A.... M....

    escen The Nanny

  15. K.... T....

    Wow, Lea Michele really know how to interpret this

  16. C.... H....

    Geeezus I fucking HATE musicals.

  17. P.... B....

    Rachel Berry ❤

  18. M.... Y....

    The running scene gets me everytime

  19. C.... S....

    OMG SHE'S TIMELESS & will always be

  20. M.... G....

    Glee karaoke on the wii brought me here

  21. A.... U....

    My theatre group picked this song as one of my solos for the Alice in Wonderland panto I'm in and I'm going to die

    I can sing great but Barbra is on another level, pray for me lmao 😭😂

  22. b.... o....

    The Original "Funny Girl" can't be beat but others do a fine job.

  23. H.... H....

    barbra streisand is an absolute goddess. i love her but there is another cover of this by lillias white and she puts her own spin on it without copying how barbra sings as most do. if you’re interested search lillias white don’t rain on my parade it’s amazing!

  24. L.... B....

    i Like this song Barba Streisand is the Best Artist

  25. R.... A....

    I prefer the glee version. Please and thank you 😊🥰🥰

  26. K.... K....

    Makes me wonder how they shot that train and boat scenes at that time

  27. R.... L....

    Streisand literally sounds like a woodwind/brass instrument in this. U guys need to understand - Jule Styne wrote these several tunes that are incredibly rangey AFTER he knew he had Streisand cast in the stage musical. He wrote them for HER. I've listened to several incredible performers do this, including Lillias White and Laurie Beechman, and nobody, no nobody IS GONNA SING THIS SONG AS WELL!
    It just isn't the same. That can be said for any other thing written for Streisand as well. The mix of Dynamics and musicality and huge belting range is just too much for other singers. They can't do it all in one. They have to focus on the belting or the range or the Dynamics. Even someone as similar as Linda Eder comes close but no cigar!

  28. B.... V....

    Whois Here Because of Glee?

  29. P.... B....

    oh my god its dolly

    yeah that IS where i know her from. sue me. hello dolly! is my favorite musical.

  30. A.... C....

    Lea Michelle bring me here

  31. J.... H....

    Absolutely outstanding production values. This was when Barbara was really hitting it, as well as her 1960s TV specials. Frankly I’ve always preferred the 1960s Barbara, as post-1970 (starting with The Owl and the Pussycat), this type of movie musical was already passe, and she resorted to non-differentiated roles.

  32. R.... S....

    Alma Mr Mercedes

  33. u.... t....

    I'm only here for Barbra because I just watched Funny Girl

  34. E.... M....

    Lea Michele‘s rendition was good, Barbra Streisand is the original and timeless and the best one.

  35. S.... B....

    Besides Funny Girl Has Been My All Time Favorite Musicals Ever Made By Mutiltalented Barbara Striestaind?

  36. S.... B....

    Lea Salonga Really Shines Through With This Powerful Song! But Nobody Cannot Replace The Legandary Barbara Striestaind because I've Always Loved Loved Barbara Striestaind More Than Ever?

  37. E.... G....

    Who’s here because their sibling is trying to play Annie “tomorrow” and it sounds like this for some reason?

    E.... G....

    This is oddly specific so I doubt it 😂 but it lowkey does

  38. H.... ....

    And that's why Babs is a fucking legend.

  39. N.... ....

    Who is here because of Barbara Streisand, and they love her movies, and especially this song! <3

  40. N.... O....

    What a voice

  41. n.... s....

    Wow impressive

  42. E.... ....

    Lea aka Rachel was low key better than her 😂😂

  43. j.... d....

    This legit just randomly came into my head

  44. L.... G....

    💙🔥💙

  45. O.... M....

    Lea Michele wishes she was Barbara Streisand

  46. m.... f....

    she looks so much like bianca del rio

  47. M.... N....

    Dios lo más, increíble

  48. E.... C....

    Glee anyone?

  49. M.... M....

    Naya Rivera’s version of this is 😻😻. She killed that song

  50. M.... 7....

    complexOOONNN

  51. A.... C....

    Lea is a beast



    But Barbra is a GOD

  52. K.... M....

    96 people wanna ruin Barbara's parade

  53. T.... B....

    I got goosebumps listening! No, I didn't come here cause of Lea, I always love Babra! I still like Lea but she,s no Babra.

    T.... B....

    Finally! ❤ I was just about to ask is anyone here because of Barbara?

  54. L.... A....

    Who is here because it’s a good song?

  55. m.... w....

    AMAZING

  56. M.... V....

    IN HEELS!!!!!

  57. S.... A....

    I literally hate how much people praise Lea’s version. This version is way more authentic and raw. Lea’s version from glee that everyone loves so much is auto tuned! You can hear it, especially on the higher, longer notes. So it’s honestly not that impressive. A lot of people shit on Idina’s performance of this song, and said Lea’s was better. Lea’s live version wasn’t that great either! You can clearly hear the difference between her live and the autotuned glee recording. Point is, this version is a classic, and nothing can compare

  58. L.... F....

    Streisand has PIPES dude

  59. D.... T....

    Here bc of Ms. Doubtfire 😂 I fell in love with this song after the movie!

  60. F.... P....

    Don't tell me not to live
    Just sit and putter
    Life's candy
    And the sun's a ball of butter
    Don't bring around a cloud
    To rain on my parade

    Don't tell me not to fly
    I simply got to
    If someone takes a spill
    It's me and not you
    Who told you
    You're allowed to rain on my parade

    I'll march my band out
    I'll beat my drum
    And if I'm fanned out
    Your turn at bat, sir
    At least I didn't fake it
    Hat, sir
    I guess I didn't make it

    But whether I'm the rose
    Of sheer perfection
    A freckle on the nose
    Of life's complexion
    The cinder or the shiny apple of its eye

    I gotta fly once
    I gotta try once
    Only can die once, right, sir
    Oh, life is juicy, juicy and you see
    I gotta have my bite, sir

    Get ready for me, love
    Cause I'm a "comer"
    I simply gotta march
    My heart's a drummer
    Don't bring around a cloud
    To rain on my parade

    I'm gonna live and live now
    Get what I want, I know how
    One roll for the whole shebang
    One throw that bell will go clang!
    Eye on the target and wham!
    One shot, one gun shot and bam!
    Hey Mister Arnstein, here I am!

    I'll march my band out
    I'll beat my drum
    And if I'm fanned out
    Your turn at bat, sir
    At least I didn't fake it
    Hat, sir.
    I guess I didn't make it

    Get ready for me, love
    Cause I'm a "comer"
    I simply gotta march
    My heart's a drummer
    Nobody. No, nobody
    Is gonna rain on my parade

  61. E.... G....

    Lea michelle KILLD this!!!

  62. T.... N....

    Here because of glee 😂

  63. M.... R....

    Rachel berry did justice to this !!

  64. S.... N....

    Speed to 1.5x and it’s Diana Ross’ rendition 😂

  65. C.... R....

    Barbra è fantastica!❤️

  66. L.... T....

    Can Barbara and Lea Michele do a duet of the song

    L.... T....

    Lauren Tierney the bitch is literally 77 years old lmao

    L.... T....

    Omg yesssss

  67. k.... ....

    Rachel Berry brought me here! 2019

  68. J.... P....

    Lea Michele did it better

  69. M.... A....

    Glee ? Rachel Berry ? Lea Michele ??😂❤😍

    M.... A....

    Mlle Audacieuse 2 obsessed with that scene 🥰

    M.... A....

    @Elisa O Me too😂

    M.... A....

    Rachel berry❤

    M.... A....

    @Memona Rehman Yes ❤❤😍😍

  70. A.... M....

    Outstanding

  71. L.... M....

    Lmao I'm here from glee and when I first hear it on the show I knew I had to hear the real thing coz I knew it would sound better than Rachel😥😥

  72. a.... D....

    Lea Michele is better vocal wise disagree all you want

  73. A.... C....

    the best

  74. J.... M....

    CLASSIC. ORIGINAL. SIMPLY ONE OF HER BEST 👭👬👪👫😘❤💞💖💕

  75. R.... a....

    Só lembro da Rachel do Glee sério kkk

  76. t.... f....

    SImply one of the most stunning sequences in movie history.

  77. T.... F....

    She’s my idol! When I grow up I wish to be like Barbra Streisand

  78. R.... C....

    With how popular this song is, I'm susprised there's not a couple million views on this video. Especially this is where the original song came from.

  79. M.... O....

    What is this song from? Like I feel like I just spoiled some huge plot point in an unknown musical.

    M.... O....

    this musical is called funny girl starring barbra streisand as fanny brice the main role.

  80. F.... M....

    Like 2019

  81. K.... R....

    Ms Streisand put(s) the bite into this song. I believe her, I feel that passion. Karen

  82. F.... M....

    RAAACHHHHELLL ISSSS BETTER

  83. R.... ....

    This song feels so good while you're singing it, but the second you stop you die

  84. M.... N....

    lea michele is phenomenal. however, barbara is a goddess. she’s an original, ive never heard a voice like hers. Lea has a different style than barbara, even tho they sound similar they are different. lea has a more modern style while barbara is more old school and original. both amazing, just one created their own style and one came of with their own version of that style. but i cant choose between them and say either is better because both of them are absolutely outstanding. and i love them both.

  85. P.... ....

    im here from Mrs.Doubtfire

  86. A.... M....

    Glee ❤😍🇧🇷

  87. e.... a....

    I am here because of rachel berry from glee 😍

  88. F.... W....

    If you like this comment, I will sing this k front of all the people in my Show Choir Barbra Streisand style!

    F.... W....

    Food Waste did you sang this?? How was it?? 😱❤️

    F.... W....

    How was it??

  89. K.... H....

    I think this would be an amazing lip sync on an All Stars season of Rupaul’s Drag Race.

  90. n.... ....

    QUIET !!! THE QUEEN IS SINGING !

  91. R.... S....

    My mother took me when I Was 14 at the Aladdin Theatre in Denver. Now it's a Walgreens. But the best part was even mama knew I loved Striesand and The Supremes.go figure

  92. l.... ....

    @ 0:26 - 37 Came here for Robin Williams "Mrs Doubtfire" scene <3

  93. M.... B....

    I get that it's all for the climax of the song but.. As a New Yorker i want to know where her train pulled in. On that tug boat she looks like she's coming into Manhattan from Brooklyn.

  94. m.... d....

    Who is here because Lea Michele? #2019

    m.... d....

    Allow Me To Introduce Myself

    m.... d....

    Before glee I had never heard about this song and I love both versions

    m.... d....

    Not if you're over 50.

  95. e.... a....

    She’s literally so beautiful!

  96. y.... ....

    Whose here from Mrs. Doubtfire

  97. C.... G....

    Barbara Streisand is amazing with this song 💜

  98. F.... Z....

    Barbra Streisand is a legend. Her name will live on after death of cardiac arrest. Just kidding about cardiac arrest idk how she’ll die.

  99. R.... O....

    Masterclass