Lyr Add: Winter Song (Alan Hull)

Subject: Lyr Add: WINTER SONG ( Alan Hull)
From: rich-joy
Date: 05 Sep 02 - 04:44 AM

WINTER SONG ~ Alan Hull (Lindisfarne)
as sung by Barbara Dickson ...

When Winter's shadowy fingers, first pursue you down the street
And your boots no longer lie about, the cold around your feet
Do you spare one thought for Summer, whose passage is complete
Whose memories lie in ruins, and whose ruins lie in heat
When Winter ~ comes howling in.

The wind is singing strangely, blowing music through your head
And your rain-spattered windows, make you decide to stay in bed
Do you spare one thought for the homeless tramp, who wishes he was dead
Or do you pull your bedclothes higher and think of Summertime instead
When Winter ~ comes howling in!

The creeping cold has fingers, that caress without permission
And the misty crystal snowdrops, only aggravate the condition
Do you spare one thought for the gypsy, who has no secure position
Who gets spurned and turned from village and town at the Magistrate's decision
When Winter ~ comes howling in.

The turkey's in the oven and the Christmas presents are bought
And Santa's in his module – he's an American astronaut
Do you spare one thought for Jesus, who had nothing but his thoughts
He got busted just for talking and befriending the wrong sort
When Winter ~ comes howling in!
Oh, when Winter ~ comes howling in.

"The creeping cold has fingers that caress without permission" - just LOVE that line!!!

Cheers! RJB
(posted at the beginning of Springtime Down Under!)

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Alan Hull's Winter's Song
From: C-flat
Date: 05 Sep 02 - 12:09 PM

I used to play that song years ago.Thanks for reminding me, I've got to go and see if I can remember how to play it now!