Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Benmont Tench
Keyboards
Mike Campbell
Guitar
Ron Blair
Bass
Stan Lynch
Drums
Tom Petty
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tom Petty
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tom Petty
Producer
Jimmy Iovine
Producer
Shelly Yakus
Engineer
Tori Swenson
Assistant Recording Engineer
Skip Saylor
Assistant Recording Engineer
Gray Russell
Assistant Recording Engineer
Tom Panunzio
Assistant Recording Engineer
John Mathias
Assistant Recording Engineer
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Well it was out in California, by the San Diego sea
That was when I was taken in and it left its mark on me
Yeah she nearly drove me crazy, with all those China toys
And I know she really didn't mean a thing
To any of those sailor boys
[Verse 2]
Louisiana rain, is falling at my feet
Baby, I'm noticing the change as I move down the street
Louisiana rain is soaking through my shoes
I may never be the same when I reach Baton Rouge
[Verse 3]
South Carolina put out its arms for me
Right up until everything went black
Somewhere on Lonely Street
And I still can't quite remember
Who helped me to my feet
Thank God for a love that followed the angel's remedy
[Verse 4]
Louisiana rain is falling just like tears
Running down my face
Washing out the year
Louisiana rain is soaking through my shoes
I may never be the same when I reach Baton Rouge
[Verse 5]
Well I never will get over this English refugee
Singing to the jukebox in some all-night beanery
Yeah he was eating pills like candy and chasing them with tea
You should have seen him lick his lips
That old black muddied beak
[Verse 6]
Louisiana rain is falling at my feet
Baby, I'm noticing the change as I move down the street
Louisiana rain is soaking through my shoes
I may never be the same when I reach Baton Rouge
[Verse 7]
Louisiana rain is falling just like tears
Running down my face, washing out the years
Louisiana rain is soaking through my shoes
I may never be the same when I reach Baton Rouge
Written by: Tom Petty