In the winter

Janis Ian

The days are okay;
I watch the TV in the afternoon
If I get lonely
The sound of other voices, other rooms
are near to me
I'm not afraid!

The operator
She tells the time
It's good for a laugh,
There's always radio,
And for a dime I can talk to God.
Dial-A-Prayer?
Are you there?
Do you care?
Are you there?

  And in the winter
  Extra blankets for the cold
  Fix the heater, getting old
  I am wiser now, I know,
  But still as big a fool
  concerning you.

I met your friend
She's very nice...
What can I say?
It was an accident
I never dreamed we'd meet again this way,
You're looking well
I'm not afraid.

You have a lovely home
Just like a picture...
No, I live alone.
I've found it easier,
You must remember
How I never liked the party life
Up all night
Lovely wife
You have a lovely wife.

  And in the winter
  Extra blankets for the cold
  Fix the heater, getting old
  You are with her now, I know,
  I'll live alone forever
  Not together now.


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