Ray LaMontagne - We'll Make It Through (Official Video) 

In June of 2020, I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. I have been in the fight of my life ever since. My wife, my high school sweetheart, and I celebrated our 56th anniversary this year but our celebration was replaced by the fear of the unknown. She is terrified of what I may have to deal with as my treatment has failed to keep my cancer in check. I have been a long time fan of Ray's beautiful music but it was only recently I found this song. One night I played it for my wife while we slowly danced in our kitchen, as our tears glistened on both our faces. We had been feeling so isolated as my disease progressed but for a moment, that moment, we were newlyweds again. Thank you Ray for such an important and magical piece of music.

It is currently 12:39 am. My dad died two weeks ago, and I accidentally stumbled upon this song trying to google the lyrics to another favorite song of his. I can't help but think he or the universe wanted me to find this. His name was Melvin Wayne Bray, and he was the best dad in the world. I love you dad. Enjoy your rest. You deserve to be happy.

It's 3 am on a sleepless night. My 93 year old dad is in a nursing home with Covid related pneumonia. My nurse daughter who deals directly with Covid patients is dealing with a bout of chronic asthma. I can't be with them right now so I turn to you, Ray and once again, I find comfort in the brilliant humanity of your music. I always do. I'll make it through.

If you're watching this in 2024, I love you and you're not alone. Edit 1: 2021-2022 Edit 2: 2022-2023 Edit 3: 2023-2024

This song reminds me of my son we lost to suicide in Nov 2020 we always made it through all of life’s challenges. He was an extra ordinary ER nurse for 20 plus years. He was very knowledgeable in whatever encountered. He loved the outdoors and hunting. He loved animals especially dogs. But most of all he Loved his children. He worked hard in life, he was driven to be the best at all he did. He loved his spouse, even when there were problems . He never wanted to give up, then one day was harder than the next and he couldn’t find the peace and the reality he was facing. He gave in once again to being replaced by someone else. Or replaced to live in the lies and torment of his decease PTSD from dealing with all he had faced. God knows I miss him beyond belief, but I pray he is living on in a place of peace and still sharing his medical knowledge and abilities. I Love You Son and Miss You

Shortly after my Dad told me he had cancer, I sent him this song. I really believed he would make it through. I sit and listen to this now, and think of him, how hard he fought, how brave he was and how much I loved him. ❤

I lost my wife to cancer 3 months ago. I had not heard this song until last week. I would always tell Rosanna that when we were facing life’s challenges that we have always made it through, and we always will. Now, this song reminds me of her so much every time I hear it and I play it every night. I miss her so much.

Ray’s music feels like home.

my lovely wife of 4 years, my lover of 6, best friend of 8, and the mother of my beautiful sweet darling girl died december 23rd 2015, and one of my biggest regrets is her not being alive to hear this beautiful song with me, by one of our favorite singer-songwritters. we loved ray, and often danced together alone to his music. i know we would have danced to this..... RIP Ashley my darling love

I heard somebody say, "beautiful things don't ask for attention." That holds true for Ray.

I weirdly had the urge to listen to Ray after not listening to/thinking about him for years. To find out he had just released a new song a couple of hours ago. THE UNIVERSE works in mysterious ways.. something brought me here

This song is dedicated to my Beautiful Wife. When we started our life together, times were hard. Do you remember that $20 loveseat we bought after we just got married? My little Toyota was never the same after we hauled it home. We tore the floor and the walls out of our bathroom and two weeks later it was the nicest room in our little house. Storms and clouds came. So, we danced in the pouring rain. We replaced windows and tore down old gutters. We replaced radiators, starters, and alternators in our little cars. You worked two jobs and I stayed up late writing papers. You pushed me and told me everything would be okay. Had to replace the refrigerator, but had nothing to spoil. Then, July came and our air-conditioning unit retired. So, we continued to dance in the rain. Fresh cooked bacon, coffee, and our children's laughter made me feel like a king. So, I dug in deeper and pushed harder. You pushed even harder with that wonderful smile. Looking out the window now, my father passed away. I called to say that I needed you and you came right away. You told me everything would be okay. Struggling to make the light bill now, down to one car and one last prayer. Lilly needs eye surgery. It's January now, our stove, hot water heater and clothes dryer has gone out. You look me in the eyes and tell me to hold on. So, we continue dancing in the pouring rain. Tears roll down my cheeks as I sit on our little puke green loveseat with a 45 pressed against my head. I can hear my children laughing as they play in the yard. You sit across from me now and tears roll down your cheeks too. I can't hear the clock on the wall behind me. The sound of my children playing and birds chirping in the trees has stopped. You look at me, your voice beings to crack as you say, it's going to be okay, because it's suppose to rain later on and you owe me another dance.

If you are listening to this song with a loved one hold them tight because a successful marriage is watching the other one die. My dad died 2 years ago. I've watched my mom pass away a little more everyday since. We exchange half of our hearts to our loved one and when they are no longer there they take their half back, leaving a giant void of grief behind. Truth be told, it's not going to get any better and it's not going to be okay. Your golden years are in your twenties and end in your late thirties.

He does not get the recognition or acknowledgement he should. He is ten times some of the mainstream "artists" out there. Pure talent, passion and a true master of his art. Thanks Ray!

Such an amazing song. I shared with my dad and he said that he and my mom slow danced to it and she cried. Which made me want to cry lol. So simple but so touching. Thank you Ray.

If Human Beings are still around 100 years from now, this song will still be heard. It truly is that Profound. 💜

Anybody else lost? Just drifting in a sense right now? Thinking of places years down the road.

We were four brothers. The oldest died several years ago. The second died yesterday. The third died on the day he was born in 1946. I'm the last one, and I'm the youngest at 72. This life sometimes starts to burn ... but, making it through

For my sweets- listening to this for the first time while waiting outside of the hospital during you're in chemo treatment. I can't be by your side but I'm always here for you. The appointment today was so scary because we were waiting to find out how your body was responding to the treatment. So happy to finally get some good news! You are my shining star darling sauce! My eternal sweets!

I am an elder now, I always held my own despite the troubles along the way. But I have to say the tears and heartache confronted me after I stumbled upon Mr. Rays music. Thank you. Peace 💫

My son's father just passed away not even a week ago. I stumbled across this song. I've been listening to it a lot lately. Helps me get through the day a little

oh my gosh, I just discovered this song and it made me stop everything I was doing and listen, and listen and listen again. I listened multiple times, looked up the lyrics, watched his videos and cried. Ray, I love your music. My prayers for you, your lovely wife and family. Much love from Bend Oregon.

EVERYBODY!! CALL YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION AND REQUEST THIS SONG AS MUCH AS YOU CAN! THIS SHOULD BE THE SONG OF THE PANDEMIC RECOVERY! IT'S ABOUT TIME RAY WON A GRAMMY OR SOMETHING! THANK YOU RAY!!!!!

Listening to Rays music is like riding a train from coast to coast. We know where we got on. We made it to our seats. We started looking out the window and watched all the beautiful scenery pass by. The train goes fast... it goes slow....it makes turns. But you realize it’s a long beautiful ride. Some things feel familiar, some are seen for the first time. Some things make you smile... some make you cry. You remember things you’ve forgotten. You look forward to things ahead. You are grateful you are onboard. You hear that magical voice and you know you are on a journey.... and everything is going to be ok!!!

This song gave me goose bumps for my tears to go over but I love it and I know I'm not alone. Survived Vietnam, oldest of 5 siblings and I've lost two brothers, both my parents and no stranger to heart break and pain and divorce. We make it through but sometimes I don't know how, couldn't without some dear friends. Soch...whoever you are...thank you, you have my love and heart, what's left of it...love to those who still love....

It’s late, almost 3am. I’m missing my wife. Haven’t seen her in 6 months cause of COVID. I need her so bad and I’m so scared of losing her. Listening to this song kinda gives me hope and for a second soothes the pain. If you have someone hold them tight, don’t take them for granted cause you never know. I’d die for just a minute to hold her right now...

Don’t know how I miss this song!? Thank you Season 5 of Virgin River❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

This man hollows out my soul & refills it with something i cant describe. If eternity has his music & my dog in it ill be one happy person.

Never heard of this fella and just fell in here. Some days ya get lucky.

I absolutely love this song, you can feel it to your soul. And if that's any advice I give anyone, it's "we'll get through it, we always do".

The comments about this song are so prolific. Like the other gentleman I lost my wife of 33 years to cancer and was watching this season of Virgin River and this song came on and immediately knew it was Ray and brought me to tears. Unfortunately I knew in my heart she was not going to make it. 😢 I kept playing this song over and over…

How have I never heard of him until today? What a beautiful, soothing voice he has.

Earlier in my life, I battled post partum depression that nearly killed me, quite literally. Even that didn't prepare me for growing old alone though. It seems at the lowest periods of my life, I turn to you Ray. We've shared some dark, desperate moments...im making it through this one, I promise. ❤

I can still remember the exact intersection I was sitting at when I first heard Ray's voice on the radio. I was grateful for that red light. God, Ray. You did it again.

I had the privilege to meet this man back in the day. One of the most surreal experiences ever. Though the conversation was about illinois corn fields i realized how much i care for his music and think he is a beautiful person.

My 91 year old mother is entering hospice following a sad hard life and a fall. Thank you Ray.

One of the most underrated musicians of our time! Love his musical storytelling! Thank you, Ray...we will get through 🙏

There's a kind of melancholy he creates with his music. I can't even explain.

Yes we make it through it, my love is strong even when weary.❤

Just heard this as opening on an episode of Virgin River. Hauntingly beautiful

A cold wet, superb afternoon and a strong dark beer in hand. The current mess around us all makes this sublime music even more joyous. It's perfect Ray. Thanks mate. From Byron Bay, Australia.

This is beautiful! Lamontagne is a hidden Legend to all! 🙏🙏🙏

When I listen to him I always find myself looking up to the sky, searching the tree tops and clouds.

this song feels like comfort ♥️

I am a black man with no real love for country just because you know. I don't have to say This song ..is my heart I'm going through hell..and so is a young lady I love and adore physically and emotionally..and this sums up the fight..I..I don't have the words..😢❤ BEAUTIFUL

I’ve leaned on Ray more than once. Thank god for this man.

His music touches my heart n soothes my wounded soul!!! Thank you Ray

How can some idiot put a thumbs down, this is Ray at his brilliant best.

That harmonica, my God! This guy is everything today's music isn't and the reason why I love his music so much!

LyRiCs: "We'll Make It Through" Had our share of the pain Of the clouds, and the rain Lean on me, and I'll lean on you And together, we'll get through We always do We always do Hello, you're scared 'cause you can't see the light You toss and turn through the night Holdin' me, and I'm holdin' you And together, we'll get through We always do We always do We always do Where do you go, when there's no road to follow? Faces look hollow, only strangers to you, now Where do you turn, when this livin' starts to burn through Layers that you learned wrap around your heart somehow I turn to you I always do I always do I turn to you Hello, you're scared, can't see the light Gotta believe it's gonna be alright Lean on me, and I'll lean on you And together, we'll get through We always do We always do We always do We'll make it through We always do We always do

Coming from a caregiver in a memory care unit going through a pandemic this song brings so much light to the surface . Thank you Ray

WHEN HE GETS BACK TO HIS ROOTS - HE'S FUCKING UNTOUCHABLE..! BRAVO RAY - THANKS FOR THE ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT..!

Came across this song just when I needed it. My husband has been sick since August with Covid pneumonia and is in a skilled nursing facility. Haven't hugged him or touched him since August. He's getting nearer the finish line but it's going to be a completely different life. This song brought me comfort. Thank you.

Of course we'll make it through, Ray LaMontange! As long as you're around making heartwarming music 💓

Ray, your music has got me through such a stressful time. I have all your albums, but I most recently listened to Ouroboros and Part Of The Light and I've been more moved by your work than ever before. I was sick - I doubt with Covid - but I was freaking out bc I could not get tested. I could not sleep and when I did I woke up in terrible night sweats. Two weeks of being sick and my wife wanted me to do a puzzle with her. I was pretty useless and feeling like garbage. I put those two records on and I can't tell you how soothing it was. I tried singing, holding those long notes. It helped me so much. I treasure all these songs. Thanks for this new song and for all the light and color you put into the world.

Sounds like his old school stuff. God, I love this man's voice. His lyrics. His look. Everything. He just makes me feel everything.

I’m so glad he’s back. Ray’s music helped me through depression in middle and high school. To this day, even. This dropped at the perfect time too. I felt like I was losing my mind

Relief for lockdown...

Heard this on a TV show. My wife and I are now blown away by this song, and this man's talent

I saw him in concert last night. He explained this song is for his wife who has a muscle disease (I can't remember what it's called). I cried as he performed it, and I'm not one to cry. Amazing artist!

MY DEAR GOD ........ Ray , You Truly Are One Of A Kind ..... so grateful I have been given the opportunity to live my life at the same time you have continued giving us the gift of you . I can only shake my head and Smile :)

I felt peace,comfort and love

I love the way that he has used the imagery from the Great Depression linking that with what we are now experiencing with Covid19. And then he writes the words and a melody that are timeless - a beautiful song and optimistic about the future.

I was in the midst of the darkest days of my life and then I heard this song and suddenly I knew I'd make it through.

This is the most beautiful song I have heard in ages. Thanks Ray :>

I did not expect this song to impact me the way it did.

On Monday night we found out my Mum's cancer has returned. I think this song has come to me at just the right time. She has always been the person i have turned to the most in my life. We fought this battle once before, we can do it again! Gotta believe its gonna be alright x

august 2021, i'm not scared anymore

For Me, This Song Is Both Spiritual & Natural... 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 💥 Spiritually 💥 It's Like God Is Saying To Me... Don't Be Scared... Don't Be Afraid... Lean on me... Hold Onto Me... And together, we'll get through We always do We always do When You Can't See The Light... When There's No Road To Follow... Don't Be Scared... Don't Be Afraid... Lean on me... Hold Onto Me... I'll Make a Way, Where There Is No Way... And together, we'll get through We always do We always do 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 💥 Naturally 💥 It's Two People Who Are Partners, SoulMates, Committed For Life: Through Good Times or Bad, Happy or Sad, Healthy or ill, Rich or Poor... And The Roles of The Partners Could Alternate & Reverse: Sometimes One of The Partners Is Stronger: Mentally, Spiritually, Emotionally... Othertimes The Other Partner Is Stronger: Mentally, Spiritually, Emotionally... Whoever Is The Stronger of The Two Is Saying: Don't Be Scared... Don't Be Afraid... Lean on me... Hold Onto Me... And together, we'll get through We always do We always do When You Can't See The Light... When There's No Road To Follow... Don't Be Scared... Don't Be Afraid... Lean on me... Hold Onto Me... And together, we'll get through We always do We always do 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Ray LaMontagne Lyrics of The Song 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Had our share of the pain Of the clouds, and the rain Lean on me, and I'll lean on you And together, we'll get through We always do We always do I know you're scared 'cause you can't see the light You toss and turn through the night Holdin' me, and I'm holdin' you And together, we'll get through We always do We always do We always do Where do you go, when there's no road to follow? Faces look hollow, only strangers to you, now Where do you turn, when this livin' starts to burn through Layers that you learned wrap around your heart somehow I turn to you I always do I always do I turn to you I know you're scared, can't see the light Gotta believe it's gonna be alright Lean on me, and I'll lean on you And together, we'll get through We always do We always do We always do We always do We'll make it through We always do We always do 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

Absolutely mesmerizing...the good ol' western tune.... seems like the story of America and Americans...no matter the whole world despise...its that spirit of getting through that pulls the nation always through... 💐💐💐

There are not words in all this world to describe how this song makes me feel.

Heeeeeee's baaaaaack !!!!!😍😍

This man is a direct conduit to the other side; a true conjurer.

I do not know how I missed this guy in my almost 70 years . I could say the same about Chris Stapleton, Leella James, or Joe Bonamassa. I close my eyes and I am on a rocking chair on a summer day in New England. Thanks great work!..................................

Battling life's storms, this song serves as a gentle harbor. In moments when I feel hollow and isolated, it wraps me in a warm embrace, whispering assurances of hope and healing into my soul with each note. Thank you for always being there, Ray. Your gift heals and shines through vastly.

This is what I expect from Ray Lamontagne simple acoustic guitar and harmonica it's the best formula and really works on this new release hope the forthcoming album is as good.

This song feels like it's always been in his collection. I love it.

Just discovered this song recently, and it is so beautiful... My husband passed away recently from COVID-19, and I think of him listening to this... My precious Darryll, gone too soon... We are supposed to be leaning on each other, still...like this song, expresses- to get through. We had over 30 years together, I miss him so much, the pain is almost unbearable.

I just saw him live last week and he explained that he wrote this song in response to his wife’s fairly new diagnosis of muscular dystrophy. Knowing that bit of information makes the song even more poignant.

What a lovely peaceful feeling this song gives. Ray never disappoints.

I am a simple spanish person, from.the pirineos mountains LOVE your music after more than ten years, thanks Ray, we always do

That voice... always takes us on such an incredible journey.

Great voice, I keep listening over and over, the harmonica is the best I’ve heard.

Man...he's a legend...and that harmonica is like home for me

Ray, I love your voice and lyrics. They are so lovely, heartfelt and divine. What I've never been able to express in words, you have done that for me. Thank you so much xxx

I said I wasn't going to cry today. An ode to my husband.

I suffer from mental illness. Thanks Ray for your inspiring music I sing along sometimes. God bless you.

Such a beautiful live song to share with one you love. "Had our share of the pain, of the clouds and the rain. Lean on me and I'll lean on you and together we'll get through. We always do. We always do. I know you're scared. Can't see the light. Toss and turn through the night. Holding me and I'm holding you. And together we'll get through. We always do. Gotta believe it'll be all right. Lean on me and I'll lean on you. I'll lean on you. Holding me and I'm holding you and together we'll get through. We always do. We always do. We always do. Where do you go when there's no road to follow? . . . I turn to you, I always do. I turn to you. . . Lean on me and I'll lean on you and together we'll get through. We always do. We always do. 💞

Ik I'm being selfish but I don't want everyone to know about Ray. He's too magical. There's something in his voice. He needs to be reserved. 🌻

Lost my nephew a month ago and we would always be there for one another. I could count on him, he could count on me. Boy do I miss him and this hits so hard cause he's gone and now it's just I.

A montage of this song and GAI’s Stable Song would be incredible. I am 51 and these two songs make me miss the simple times of my youth. What a beautiful ride this life is. It’s all worth it

This song is my solace

Absolutely sublime song Mr. LaMontagne,i've played it over and over and over and sent it to the love of my life who agrees absolutely! Thank you!

Nobody conveys emotion like Ray. He is one of my greatest inspirations. Not a day goes by that I don't think of or listen to his music.

Your ancestors are standing with you, be the warrior to break the generational curses. You can do it, no fear... 😊😚❤

Every time I hear this song I think of my husband and I. So true and beautiful. I dedicate this song to Jimmy. My love.

What a pleasant surprise this song is ! Thanks a lot, Ray.

I know you're feeling nostalgic to old memories or feeling alone and afraid, you're not the only one who's feeling that .

Hello out there... The sun is just rising in Adelaide, Australia and it's a beautiful sunrise but the World seems so sad right now ... the need to listen to this beautiful sing once again was very strong ... where do we go, I go to you, to lean on ... where ever you are right now, pls know I send my love, my thoughts and always know I'm here for you to lean on. 💞💖💝✌

This songs levels me. Painfully beautiful.