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
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
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
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
Oh I may never be the same
When I reach Baton Rouge