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Wikipedia article




"'Bring the Rain'" is a song by American Christian rock band MercyMe from their 2006 album 'Coming Up to Breathe'. It was released on March 24, 2007, as the third radio single. The song became the band's sixth Hot Christian Songs No. 1, staying there for one week.Chart date for "Bring the Rain":

*August 25:
It lasted 32 weeks on the overall chart. The song is played in an A major key at 158 beats per minute.

Background



Composition

"Bring The Rain" is a five minute and thirty second track. The song is the only track on the album to directly say the name Jesus. It uses his name in the refrain "Jesus, bring the rain".

Critical reception

Tony Cummings of 'Cross Rhythms' praised the vocals and string arrangements as well as the choir from "Bring the Rain".

Track listing



;CD release

# "Bring The Rain (Track with Background Vocals)" 5:30

# "Bring The Rain (Track with No Background Vocals)" 5:31

# "Bring The Rain (Low Key Track with No Background Vocals)" 5:31

# "Bring The Rain (High Key Track with No Background Vocals)" 5:31

# "Bring The Rain" 5:30

Awards



In 2008, the song was nominated for a Dove Award for Song of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards.[http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/news/021508doves.aspx Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards] on CBN.com (February 14, 2008)

Charts



Weekly charts



Year-end charts



Decade-end charts



References



Category:MercyMe songs

Category:2007 singles

Category:2006 songs

Category:Songs written by Bart Millard

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