Says It's Gonna Rain
This is a fun, flirty, and feel-good modern country line dance track with an irresistibly catchy chorus. Titled "Says It's Gonna Rain," the song tells the humorous and charming story of a guy using a weather app forecast as a clever excuse to break the ice with someone at a bonfire. With its easy-going groove and a simple, built-in "Weather Vane" dance move, it's a perfect anthem for summer nights and budding romance.
[Intro] (A friendly, mid-tempo drum beat starts with a simple acoustic guitar strumming pattern. A clean electric guitar plays a catchy, happy riff.) [Verse 1] Crackle of the bonfire, guitar on the radio See you laughin' with your friends in that pale and pretty glow Been tryin' to think of somethin' smart, somethin' clever I could say But my tongue gets tied in knots every time you look my way Yeah, I'm just standin' over here, tryin' to act all cool and tough But a 'hey, how you doin'?' just don't seem like it's enough. [Pre-Chorus] So I pulled out my phone just to look busy for a bit And that's when a little bolt of genius finally hit A little cloud, a little lightning, a little weather app design Gave me the perfect, fool-proof, 21st-century pickup line. [Chorus] (The music gets a little fuller, with a warm B3 organ and a light fiddle joining in. The vibe is pure sing-along.) "Hey, my phone says it's gonna rain, says a storm is rollin' in, "And this bonfire's gonna die out 'fore the fun can even begin. "So maybe we should get a little closer by the flame, "Just in case it starts to pour... hey, I didn't catch your name. "We can do the Weather Vane, and point and spin and sway, "And pray this rain holds off for just another day." [Verse 2] You pulled out your phone and smiled, said, "That's funny, mine says clear, "But I like the way you're thinkin', so why don't you pull up here?" Now we're sittin' on a tailgate, and the sky is full of stars And the only storm I'm worried 'bout is the one inside my heart 'Cause it's beatin' like a drum now, every time you laugh and lean The prettiest girl I've ever seen on this whole country scene. [Chorus] 'Cause my phone says it's gonna rain, says a storm is rollin' in, And this bonfire's gonna die out 'fore the fun can even begin. So maybe we should get a little closer by the flame, Just in case it starts to pour... hey, I still ain't caught your name. We can do the Weather Vane, and point and spin and sway, And pray this rain holds off for just another day. [Instrumental Break] (A short, happy instrumental break. The fiddle and the clean electric guitar play a fun, call-and-response melody over the easy-going groove.) [Bridge] Maybe my phone was lyin', maybe it was right All I know is I'm right where I wanna be tonight With you. [Chorus] (The final chorus, with both voices hypothetically singing along.) Yeah, my phone says it's gonna rain, says a storm is rollin' in, And this bonfire's gonna die out 'fore the fun can even begin. So maybe we should get a little closer by the flame, Just in case it starts to pour... I finally got your name. We can do the Weather Vane, and point and spin and sway, And pray this night goes on for just another day. [Outro] (The music fades out with the main guitar riff and the sound of a crackling fire.) (Him) Hey... I think I felt a drop. (Her, laughing) You did not. (A final, happy acoustic strum.)
The Dance Sheet
Line Dance: Says It's Gonna Rain
Choreographer: Song+
Duration: 4:59
Count: 32
Wall: 4
Level: Beginner
Music: Says It's Gonna Rain by Clinton Moore
The Routine
Wait 16 counts, begin dancing on the first word "Crackle".
Section A (32 Counts, Repeat Throughout)
Counts 1-8: Walk forward R, L, R, Kick L. Walk backward L, R, L, Touch R
Counts 9-16: Grapevine right with a touch. Grapevine left with a touch
Counts 17-24: Step R to R side, touch L beside R. Step L to L side, touch R beside L. Repeat
Counts 25-32: Point R hand forward, R, back, L. Pivot 1/2 turn L, shiver shoulders
Training & Teaching Guide
Step Breakdown for Beginners
Grapevine: Step R to R side. Step L behind R. Step R to R side. Touch L beside R.
Step-Touch: Step on one foot, then touch the other foot beside it without putting full weight on it. A very common and easy step.
The Weather Vane: The signature move. Point R hand forward (N), then to the R side (E), then back (S), then to the L side (W).
Pivot Turn: A half turn performed on the balls of the feet.
Shiver: A playful shaking of the shoulders, as if feeling a cold raindrop.
Teaching Tips
The vibe of this dance is fun, flirty, and relaxed. Encourage dancers not to worry about perfect technique but to enjoy the easy groove of the music.
The signature move, "The Weather Vane" (counts 25-28), is a direct reference to the lyrics. Teach it by calling out the directions: "Point North, East, South, West." This makes it very easy to remember.
The "shiver" at the end of the 32 counts is a moment for personality. Dancers can make it a small, cute shiver or an exaggerated, funny one. It's a great way to end the sequence with a smile.
Practice Flow
Drill "The Weather Vane" and the pivot turn/shiver combo (counts 25-32) first. It's the most unique part of the dance and directly tied to the chorus.
Teach the Grapevines and Step-Touches next, as they are simple, foundational line dance steps that make up the middle of the routine.
Teach the walk forward and back at the beginning. Once the four 8-count sections are learned, they are very easy to string together.
Practice the full 32-count routine facing each wall to get comfortable with the turns.
Choreographer's Notes
This dance was designed to be an accessible, feel-good Beginner routine that captures the charming and flirtatious nature of the song. The "Weather Vane" is a simple, memorable hook that directly connects the dancers to the story in the lyrics, making it a perfect dance for a fun, social, multi-level crowd on a Saturday night.
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