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41 years old, haven't heard this song in what, 30+ years and I STILL remember the words. The sign of a masterpiece sung by pure talent

The song was written by Shane Keister, a Nashville and Memphis session player. The lyrics were written by his then wife Alice. I know because they are my aunt and uncle. I've always loved this song.

Jim Varney made us laugh, made us smile, made us cry. but most importantly, made us see the importance of just being who you are. thank you Jim, For everything.

When he sang; “What they wanted was a hero, all I needed was a friend.” I felt that….🥺

According to IMDB, Jim Varney himself sang the song "Gee I'm Glad It's Raining" in a single take. Reportedly, when he finished performing the song, there wasn't a single dry eye on set.

I don't care how tough you are. This song touches the heart. Rip Mr Jim varney/ Ernest !

The shell left us, but his soul still hears us who remembers. We just need to remember him.

It hurt so much seeing someone so gentle and kind feeling so hurt by those he trusted and cared about. I hate to say it but right now this song really hits home for me. I'm going through a rough time. But hey. It's supposed to rain the next few days. I might just have to go on a walk. Ya know what I mean? Great song and performance Jim. Rest in peace brother You'll never know how much joy you brought so many people

My older brother passed away earlier this month, when we were kids and we’d be outside playing and it would start raining he’d sing this song. I really miss him, This will always remind me of him.

"Life's just a bus stop to somewhere infinitely better." - Jim Varney

One of the more serious Ernest movies. The rest leaned on comedy more. Very emotional scene and song. Deep lyrics and so sad. Brings back memories

This song lives rent free in my head.

The more knocks I take in life, the nearer I get to the edge of coping, the more I regress to that frightened, bullied little boy who cried with Ernest and Mr Rogers. This song is like dear Jim's soul, perfect and beautiful. I'm crying so hard, love you Ernest, love you Jim.

The year 2000 is where Ernest goes to heaven.

Still to this day this awesome hero is a huge part of my childhood and I hate to see him gone

In my 34 years on this earth there ain't much that can make me tear up, but this song jerks the tears every time.

A 5 year old should ever be able relate to this song, but I did back then. Still do to this day. What does walking in the rain and living alone have in common? No one knows unless you tell them.

Ernest, the man we didn't deserve but were so blessed to have had. This song makes me sad. I never would have thought watching this as a kid, that one day as a grown man I'd hear this song again, feel my throat choke, and relate to the words more than I could have as a child. Stay strong everyone! RIP Jim Varney

Wow I just read that he did this in one take and that there wasn’t a dry eye in the film crew.RIP Ernest

RIP Jim Varney you are still greatly missed

When he cried, I cried.

I feel like Ernest fit these dramatic moments unexpectedly well with his natural close friend/uncle/neighbor-ish aura and Jim's personal love of Shakespeare. Nice to be alive when this man made an impact on the world.

RIP Ernest a.k.a Jim Varney. You still have friends and your soul still lives on. (Crying on the inside)

Ernest was the hero we didnt deserve

Ernest is a real hero to us 80's kids!!! My 5 yr old daughter loves him too. It's raining here in Knoxville, TN and this is the song I turned to.

Jim was such a great actor

Ernest was such a nice guy who worked hard at his job and cared about a group of misfits when no one else would. He had such modest aspirations of being a counselor at a youth summer camp. When the camp closed, he list his home, his job, and his dreams. It was crushing to see him finally lose it and break down the way he did after putting on the brave face. I watched this when it was in theatres when I was 9 years old. I still get emotional seeing him break down and then hearing him sing this diddy. "What they wanted was a hero. All I needed was a friend." Gets me every time. RIP Jim Varney

Rip Jim and Ernest...rip (crying on the inside)

Bawled my eyes out during this scene back in the 80s. Earnest was my hero and I couldn't believe somebody could be so mean to him. Jim hit me in the gut with that one.

It's ok Ernest, we love you ❤️

He was such a gentle soul

He actually has a really good singing voice.

I’ve seen all of the Ernest movies and Ernest goes to camp was always the hardest one to re-watch because of this song. Heard it the first time when I was 5 and I still get choked up hearing this at 36. Love you Ernest. RIP Jim Varney

Anyone who ever said Jim Varney was a one hit wonder doesn't know his work. This was a prime example of the range he could play. He is in character and this is a very emotional scene to play while in a character known to be goofy. Yet he somehow makes you wanna cry with how he plays this part. To little to late. You're a Good Man Jim

I get choked up every time I hear this song. It was a great moment in Ernest Goes to Camp.

Still tears me up.😢

I put this on when it started to rain. I miss you and love you Jim Varney.

"I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying." -Charlie Chaplin

Underrated movie. Ernest was pure goodness.. Know what i mean?

Everything is going wrong today and my work life is falling apart. I can't stop crying.

Ernest taught me to be a genuine human being. Gonna show my kids all the Ernest movies

Gone but never ever forgotten

No one could ever replace him so no one ever try.

When I first heard this song, it reminded me of "When Somebody Loved Me" from Toy Story 2(in which Jim voiced Slinky), which is also a very emotional song.

The words to this song hits the soul hard...rest in peace Jim aka Ernest. We miss you buddy.

I still remember this song decades later. Poor Ernest, we love ya.😭

I think what hits hard outside of the words is that we all knew Ernest as this always happy, optimistic goofball, and to see him so hurt fighting back tears... all bruised, beat up and heart broken, I think that's what really gets us fans deep down

This song is exactly how I’ve felt many times in my life. I swear Ernest was created for people like me. People who try so hard but many times fail in the eyes of people around them. Thank you Jim “Ernest “ Varney. We loved you

Poor guy. People like him seem to be confined to the little things in life but their hearts and minds are often brighter than others.

I play this every time it’s raining now that my wife passed away. This was one of our favorite movies and songs and still watching it together after 22 years of marriage. I cry every time I listen to this. I was her hero and she was my best friend. I miss her so much!

I miss this guy. Would of loved to see in more films

Jim Varney actually sang pretty good. Was one of my heros growing up watching Him. Man had lots of range and versatility. Legend lives on

This still breaks my heart. We miss you Mr. Varney. "Know what I mean?" I always felt each of his movies needed a heart-felt song from him based on this powerful performance.

That moment when a strong resilient person has been hurt a little too much, a little too deeply and is on the verge of breaking.

I hope this man made it to heaven.

Seeing Ernest sing a heartfelt song like this really hit home 😭😭😭😭

He will always be that shining light I had in my childhood. Miss him so much.

Soooo much talent, Jim Varney. Man I grew up on Ernest movies. This was my fav as a kid. Great voice brother. We miss you

Jim was just a great all around guy. You could tell in his acting even the old commercials he did what kind of man he was.

I'm surprised Jim Varney never became a professional singer. He sings really good.

Missing Jim a whole lot this month. R.I.P 🕯

2021 and still such an emotional song,RIP Jim Varney.

Lyrics from this song play in my head every day since dad died over a year ago.

I danced in the rain last night and thought of this song. I've always found comfort in the rain and as a kid this song helped me understand why.

How didn't this win an Oscar for best song?

I feel his pain 😭, I feel the same way . Yet I feel like just vanishing

Miss you, Ernest, if we could have only had one more day with you, knowwhatimean.

RIP Mr Varney i miss you you my childhood and you were a funny man. this song makes me wanna cry

Jim, our hearts broke right in two when you left us. RIP.

RIP Jim Varney And Thank you for all the happy memories 😢

This song means so much to me.

Everyone loved him

i miss these movies and him as an actor someone that could never be replaced in my heart for the feeling that when he acts he puts everything into it.

I still love this song

This hits so hard the lyric that hit me most was all I needed was a friend I've listened to this alot and it breaks a piece of my heart every time rip to this beautiful human being

Yes, that was very special to hear him sing that. A really loved and missed man

I still think about this song when I'm sad

Who's cutting onions

I’m halfway reading his biography. I’m really enjoying it.

He was a genius with the brown cap and his clothes. Long live Jim Varney.

Jim when I think of movies I watched as a child you are always there in my brain making me laugh. I’m so grateful you were around in my early years. Thank you sir. RIP

Gee I'm glad it's raining There's always something to be thankful for I'm awfully glad it's raining Cuz no one sees your teardrops when it pours And no one knows the thunder is your heartbreak in disguise They think the rainy night's what put that sad look in your eyes Sure am glad it's raining The gentle rhythm soothes the pain inside I'm glad the stars aren't shining A wounded warrior needs a place to hide I thought I had found someone I could count on till the end What they wanted was a hero All I needed was a friend Gee I'm glad it's raining I hope the morning sun won't come up soon As long as it keeps raining No one knows my heart broke right in two I thought I had found someone I could count on till the end What they wanted was a hero All I needed was a friend Sure am glad it's raining I'm awfully glad it's raining

Miss you Jim!

I saw this in theaters in 1987! I was 12 yrs old. I remember calling the local radio stations and asking if the can play songs from Ernest Goes to Camp. They never did, LOL.

Jimmy Varney was such a great actor and a man with a big heart, this song can touch anyone's heart for with the kindness that he gave when he sing it tells it all of a kind and gentle man he was ,Jimmy you will always be sadly missed and can get anyone laugh when down 😊 you will always be missed.......

I guess I can't say that this song doesn't fit my feelings. It really hurts 😢

Rip jim

I love this guy. Heartbreaking...

I loved Ernest he made me have joy I'm crying why him him

ah so this is where the depression started

Oh man I cried on this scene just made me think about all problems I had as a child. But ernest p werrell made me laugh r.i.p mr varney. 😞😞😞😞😞

What a sad but good song.

Ernest was funny and he's gone I'm crying its sad I'm heartbroken

Jim Varney was a great actor But even better as Ernest... Rest in Peace, Jim Varney KnowwhutImean?

Gee I'm glad its raining

I feel the same way. This hurts more than what we all are going through. Just remember folks, you are doing this with everyone and everything. Stop being selfish.

We surely do miss you jim

I needed this one today. Thanks for all the memories.

You start feeling sad when you hear this song and that he is no longer with us.