Winter's Come

Gerry Rafferty · North And South [1988]

Winter's come, another year, another season begun

Everyday brings a long cold lonely night

Spirits in the wind, let out their mournful sighs

And I watch the rain fall down, like the teardrops from your eyes.



Oh my love, when you lay beside me, with this cold moon above

Dream your dreams, let your cares all fly away

We've been so alone, but soon these days must end

And I will take you home, when the summer comes again.



Yes we'll be movin' on, with no sad good byes

But it's only the deepest part of our love, that will keep us together

But while this cold wind blows, and tears fill your eyes

I'm counting the days, and learning the ways of a broken heart.



Yes we'll be movin' on, with no sad good byes

But it's only the deepest part of our love, that will keep us together

But while this cold wind blows, and tears fill your eyes

I'm counting the days, and learning the ways of a broken heart.



Winter's come, another year, another season begun

Everyday brings a long cold lonely night

Spirits in the wind, let out their mournful sighs

And I watch the rain fall down, like the teardrops from your eyes.



Drums/Percussion: Arran Ahmun

Bass Guitar: Ian Maidman

Keyboards: Kenny Craddock / Gerry Rafferty

Electric Guitars: Jerry Donahue

Uilleann Pipes: Davy Spillane

Whistle: Davy Spillane

Fiddles: Rick Sanders

Vocals: Gerry Rafferty

Winter's Come by Gerry Rafferty

Released on the 1988 album North And South, 'Winter's Come' stands as a defining track in Gerry Rafferty's later career, blending his signature melodic sensibility with the atmospheric production of the era. The song captures a reflective mood, utilizing Rafferty's distinctive vocal delivery to explore themes of transition and emotional resilience. It exemplifies the soft rock and new wave influences that characterized his work in the late 1980s, offering a polished recording that showcases his ability to craft intimate yet expansive musical landscapes. While often associated with his earlier hits like 'Baker Street', this track demonstrates his continued relevance and artistic depth, serving as a poignant reminder of his enduring impact on the genre.