Louisiana Rain

It was out in California
 By that San Diego Sea
 That was when I was taken in
 And it left its mark on me
 Well, she nearly drove me crazy
 With all those China toys
 I knew she really didn't mean a thing
 To all those sailor boys
 Louisiana rain
 Falling at my feet
 And hey, I'm noticing a change
 As I move down the street
 Louisiana rain
 Is soaking through my shoes
 I might never be the same
 When I reach Baton Rouge
 South Carolina
 Put out its arms to 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 long-neck bottle
 The angel's remedy
 Louisiana rain
 Falling just like tears
 Running down my face
 Washing out the years
 Louisiana rain
 Is soaking through my shoes
 I might 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 Molly Jean
 Louisiana rain
 Falling just like tears
 Running down my face
 Washing out the years
 Louisiana rain
 Falling on my shoes
 I might never be the same
 When I reach Baton Rouge
 Louisiana rain
 Is falling at my feet
 And I'm noticing a change
 As I move down the street
 Louisiana rain
 Soaking through my shoes
 I might never be the same
 When I reach Baton Rouge