In Times of Cold Ray Wylie Hubbard (Ft. Patty Griffin)

[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