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 he nearly drove me crazy
With all those China toys
And knew I really didn't mean a thing
To any of those sailor boys

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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

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
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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

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

[Chorus]
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
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