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 I 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

Ha, 'cause 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, no, no
Ooh-ooh-ooh

La da da da
La da, la da da da
La da da da
La da da

The coldest winter in almost 14 years
Could never, never change your mind, yeah
Ooh-ooh

And I love ya
Yes, indeed, and I love ya
And I love ya
Lordy, I love ya
Whoo-ooh-ooh
And I love ya
Lord, I love ya