Mandolin Wind

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