Written by Rod Stewart
Intro: 1. Verse: A E A E When the rain came I thought youd leave A E cause I knew how much you loved the sun A E But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm A E Through the darkest nights Ive ever known B A If the mandolin wind couldnt change a thing A E A E Then I know I love ya 2. Verse: A E A E Oh the snow fell without a break A E Buffalo died in the frozen fields you know A E Through the coldest winter in almost fourteen years A E I couldnt believe you kept a smile B A Now I can rest assured knowing that weve seen the worst A E A E And I know I love ya 3. Verse: A E A E Oh I never was good with romantic words A E So the next few lines come really hard A E Dont have much but what Ive got is yours A E Except of course my steel guitar B Ha, cause I know you dont play A But Ill teach you one day A E Because I love ya 4. Verse: A E A E I recall the night we knelt and prayed A E Noticing your face was thin and pale A E I found it hard to hide my tears A E I felt ashamed I felt Id let you down B A No mandolin wind couldnt change a thing A B B A Couldnt change a thing no, no b-----5--- b-----7--- b-----7-- b-----5---| g---6----- g---8----- g---8---- g---6-----| d-7------- d-9------- d-9------ d-7-------| A B B A b-----5-- b-----7--- b-----7--- b-----5--| g---6---- g---8----- g---8----- g---6----| d-7------ d-9------- d-9------- d-7------|