Song for a Winter's Night

Gordon Lightfoot

About Song for a Winter's Night

"Song for a Winter's Night" is a song written by Gordon Lightfoot, and first recorded for his album The Way I Feel (1967). Lightfoot recorded another version of the song for Gord's Gold (1975), a greatest hits compilation on which other re-recordings also appeared.


Year:
1985
1,094 
#2

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

The lamp is burnin' low upon my table top
The snow is softly fallin'
The air is still within the silence of my room
I hear your voice softly callin'

If I could only have you near
To breathe a sigh or two
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
Upon this winter night with you

The smoke is rising in the shadows overhead
My glass is almost empty
I read again between the lines upon the page
The words of love you sent me

If I could know within my heart
That you were lonely too
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
Upon this winter night with you

The fire is dying now, my lamp is growing dim
The shades of night are liftin'
The mornin' light steals across my windowpane
Where webs of snow are driftin'

If I could only have you near
To breathe a sigh or two
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
And to be once again with with you
To be once again with with you

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr. CC OOnt (born November 17, 1938) is a Canadian singer-songwriter who achieved international success in folk, folk-rock, and country music, and has been credited for helping define the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s. He has been referred to as Canada's greatest songwriter and internationally as a folk-rock legend. more »

21 fans

Written by: Gordon Lightfoot

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


14 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Song for a Winter's Night" is part of Gordon Lightfoot's "The Way I Feel" album which was originally released in 1967.
Song Release
This song was then released as a single in 1975 showing its enduring popularity.
Songs Cover
Lightfoot's track has been covered by a number of artists including Sarah McLachlan, who included her rendition on the album "Rarities, B-Sides and Other Stuff Volume 2" in 2008.
Song Genre
Classified in the folk music genre, the song is a testament to Lightfoot's focused, narrative songwriting style.
Lyrical Theme
As the title suggests, the lyrics are about spending a winter's night alone, evoking feelings of longing and solitude.
Seasonal Popularity
The song is particularly popular during the winter months, and is often played as a Christmas song despite not mentioning the holiday.
Song Ranking
While it didn't chart in the US, "Song for a Winter's Night" did reach the top 100 in Canada, where Lightfoot is from.
Music Video
The music video for the song features Lightfoot playing the song on his guitar in various wintry landscapes, adding to the song's overall mood.
Personal Experience
Lightfoot has mentioned that he wrote this song on a hot summer's night while on tour in Cleveland, quite the contrast to the song's title and theme.
Live Performances
Throughout his career, the song remained a staple of Lightfoot's live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity among his fans.
Musical Arrangement
The song is arranged for voice and acoustic guitar, reflecting Lightfoot's folk music roots.
Country Influence
Even though the song's genre is folk, it also has some elements of country music.
Song Origin
He wrote this song while he was on tour as a tribute to his wife, which showcases his ability to turn personal experiences into relatable songs.
Critical Reviews
While the song wasn't a massive chart success, it did earn Lightfoot positive reviews for its evocative lyrics and melodic elements.

Discuss the Song for a Winter's Night Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Song for a Winter's Night Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/7359800/Gordon+Lightfoot/Song+for+a+Winter%27s+Night>.

    Missing lyrics by Gordon Lightfoot?

    Know any other songs by Gordon Lightfoot? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Song for a Winter's Night

    293.5K
    1,923     61

    more tracks from the album

    Songbook

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which of these songs did Taylor Swift NOT sing?
    A Teardrops On My Guitar
    B Hot 'N Cold
    C I Knew You Were Trouble
    D Love Story

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Gordon Lightfoot's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Gordon Lightfoot tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Song for a Winter's Night

    »
    • Miracle on 34th Street