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 you

Oh the snow fell without a break
Buffalo died in the frozen field you know
Through the coldest winter
In almost fourteen 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 you

Oh I never was good with romantic words
So the next few lines come really hard
I don't have much
But what I’ve got is yours
Except, of course, my steel guitar
'Cause I know you don't play
But I’ll teach you one day
Because I love you

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

Coldest winter in almost fourteen years
Never, never change, your mind, yeah
And I love you
Yes indeed, and I love you
And I love you, Lordy, I love you
And I love you, Lord, I love you .......