In Times of Cold

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Ray Wylie Hubbard] The dying saints held their faith With blood-stained prayers The wicked gods gave the poets Regret and despair [Verse 2: Ray Wylie Hubbard] Now some ruffians and grifters Might fall in love with no hesitation Whether with harlots or virgins It's no guarantee of salvation [Chorus: Ray Wylie Hubbard and Patty Griffin] When I plead my cause before the court of heaven Before I likely take my place in hell The regrets, I'll own forever 'Cause I'll not see my love again And in times of cold, she'll be alone as well [Verse 3: Ray Wylie Hubbard] Our scrapes were not lethal And my crimes just purloined schemes She prayed for my atonement Some souls can't be redeemed [Verse 4: Ray Wylie Hubbard and Patty Griffin] A rose leaves its fragrance When tread on by a heel So when I've come to where all light is gone Her essence will be with me still [Chorus: Ray Wylie Hubbard and Patty Griffin] When I plead my cause before the court of heaven Before I likely take my place in hell The regrets, I'll own forever 'Cause I'll not see my love again And in times of cold, she'll be alone as well The regrets, I'll own forever 'Cause I'll not see my love again And in times of cold, she'll be alone as well