Winter winds have rolled upon my sweet Louisiana
Never harmed a picture that I couldn't hang again
I can't tell the light this time, but the mirror tells the truth
Spending all my hopes and prayers at this place in Baton Rouge
And it's never big and easy
As easy often fades away
And I went all out for the seasons
Damn, I had my reasons
I bid fare well with all my heart
I never knew a silent night till I seen it in your eyes
I never heard a child's cry that cleared my darkest skies
Leading with my heart again while I learned to use my mind
The battle of this back and forth that seems to blind my eyes
For the first time since I chose you
And it's never big and easy
As easy often fades away
And I went all out for the seasons
Damn, I had my reasons
I bid fare well with all my heart
Winter winds have rolled upon my sweet Louisiana
I wish it would have held its weight just like we both had planned
But the river holds a secret here that no one understands
The last goodbye was all we had, my sweet Louisiana
And it's never big and easy
As easy often fades away
And I never thought that these old highways
Would ever speak beyond their silence
And I bid farewell with all my heart