G *                  C 
Oh, when the rain falls on Washington Avenue 
     G             D              G 
We close our eyes and hold our breath. 
                   *                C 
That's when I met you so many years ago. 
   G               D            G 
I fell in love, I ain't forgot yet. 
 

 C                   D 
You make the time go by  
 G           D/F#   Em 
Just like it never happened 
    C                D               G 
And I can feel your love down in my soul. 
             * 
So take my heart, 
                         C 
And take my life if you want to... 
        G                   D            G 
Cause without you, I don't need them at all. 
 

          G * 
So, goodnight. 
                           C 
Dream of me while you're sleepin', 
          G                   D               G 
Yes, and kiss me when you're leavin with the dawn. 
 
 
 C                   D 
You make the time go by  
 G           D/F#   Em 
Just like it never happened 
    C                D               G 
And I can feel your love down in my soul. 
             * 
So take my heart, 
                         C 
And take my life if you want to... 
        G                   D            G 
Cause without you, I don't need them at all. 
 

             G * 
Yes, we'll dance... 
                           C 
Dance our way through our lives 
       G              D 
And remember all the rain on 
              G 
Washington Avenue.