In the Winter - Janis Ian

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

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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