Lyrics In the Winter - Janis Ian

In the Winter

The days are okay, I watch the TV in the afternoon
When 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?
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And in the winter, extra blankets for the cold, fix the heater, getting old
I am wiser now, you know, and 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 found it easier, you must remember how I never liked the party life
Up all night, lovely wife, you have a lovely wife
Chorus
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