The August wind
Blows tender leaves
Past the gate
I watch as they tumble
And I think I know
What it means when they say
That your back’s against the wall
I’ve had my dreams
Katrina’s blown them away
Now I’m waiting
For the sun to return
And tomorrow, will you
Remember the names
Of the faces
Without homes?
(Bridge)
Will you remember
In cold and gray November
The names of all the faces
In dark and hiding places
August wind blows strong
The levee can’t hold long
August wind blows near
No home and full of fear
(Chorus)
Dear New Orleans
have one on me
‘Cause I can’t stand
to see your misery
Big Easy friend
You can depend
That we will mend
‘Orleans again
Pride, It used to run
Through their veins
But that is over
All that remains
Is sorrow
Thinking of all that they had
But all that glittered wasn’t gold
Will we stand
And take an honest account
Of the love
We often brag about
Will we listen
To the ones crying out
or will they ride
The August Wind
Return to bridge and chorus
