1. Verse:
AEAE
When the rain came I thought youd leave
AE
cause I knew how much you loved the sun
AE
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
AE
Through the darkest nights Ive ever known
BA
If the mandolin wind couldnt change a thing
AEAE
Then I know I love ya
2. Verse:
AEAE
Oh the snow fell without a break
AE
Buffalo died in the frozen fields you know
AE
Through the coldest winter in almost fourteen years
AE
I couldnt believe you kept a smile
BA
Now I can rest assured knowing that weve seen the worst
AEAE
And I know I love ya
3. Verse:
AEAE
Oh I never was good with romantic words
AE
So the next few lines come really hard
AE
Dont have much but what Ive got is yours
AE
Except of course my steel guitar
B
Ha, cause I know you dont play
A
But Ill teach you one day
AE
Because I love ya
Solo: (original played with Mandolin)
(the notes with * you have to play more times)
AEAE
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AEAE
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BAAB
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BAABE
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4. Verse:
AEAE
I recall the night we knelt and prayed
AE
Noticing your face was thin and pale
AE
I found it hard to hide my tears
AE
I felt ashamed I felt Id let you down
BA
No mandolin wind couldnt change a thing
ABBA
Couldnt change a thing no, no
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ABBA
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