When the rain came, I thought you'd leave
'Cause I knew how much you loved the sun
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
Through the darkest nights I've ever known
If the Mandolin wind
Couldn't change a thing
Then you know I love ya
♪
♪
Oh, the snow fell without a break
Buffalo died in the frozen fields, you know
Through the coldest winter in almost 14 years
I couldn't believe you kept a smile
Now, I can rest assured
Knowing that we've seen the worst
And I know I love ya
♪
Oh, I never was good with romantic words
So, the next few lines come really hard
Don't have much but what I've got is yours
Except of course my steel guitar
I know you don't play
But I'll teach you one day
Because I love ya
♪
I recall the night we knelt and prayed
Noticing your face was thin and pale
I found it hard to hide my tears
I felt ashamed, I felt I'd let you down
No Mandolin wind
Couldn't change a thing
Couldn't change a thing, hmm (no, no)
♪
I love ya
I love ya
And I love ya, hmm, hmm