Lyrics to
Louisiana Rain

This version of Louisiana Rain was released by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in 1979.

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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 she nearly drove me crazy with all those China toys
And I know she 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
Louisian 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

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The lyrics for Louisiana Rain are defined as the words making up the song released by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in 1979. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to Louisiana Rain have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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