Song for a Winter's Night
Gordon Lightfoot · The Way I Feel [1967]
Snow is softly falling.
The air is still in the silence of my room.
I hear your voice softly calling.
If I could only have you near,
To breathe a sigh or two,
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love,
on this winters night with you.
The smoke is rising in the shadows over head.
My glass is almost empty.
I read again between the lines upon each page.
The words of love you send me.
If I could know within my heart,
That you were lonely too,
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love,
on this winters night with you.
The fire is dying,
My lamp is growing dim.
Shades of night are lifting.
The morning light steals across my windowpane,
where webs of snow are drifting.
If I could only have you near,
To breath a sigh or two,
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love,
On this winters night with you.
, and to be once again with you.
Song for a Winter's Night
Gordon Lightfoot's "Song for a Winter's Night" stands as a poignant song in his early discography, appearing on the 1967 album The Way I Feel. During this period, Lightfoot was establishing his signature blend of folk and country influences, crafting narratives that resonated with listeners through intimate storytelling and acoustic precision. This recording captures the artist's ability to convey seasonal melancholy without relying on cliché, instead offering a reflective mood that defines much of his work from the late sixties. As part of a broader catalogue that would eventually include massive hits like "Sundown" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," this track highlights the consistent quality and emotional depth found throughout Lightfoot's career. It remains a testament to his skill in creating enduring songs that explore the human condition within the framework of traditional singer-songwriter traditions.