IT'S SO COLD
(DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY)
When I went out to start my car
It was so cold that it hurt my face
My car wouldn't start when I turned the key
Good Lord it is so cold
O mother it's so cold, it's so cold, it's so cold
O mother it's so cold, trying to start my car
I asked my neighbor to jump my car
We got out the cables, hooked them to the posts
I turned the key and it made no sound
Good Lord it is so cold
O father it's so cold, it's so cold, it's so cold
O father it's so cold, trying to jump my car
When I went down to the corner bus stop
To wait for the bus to go downtown
I wish I'd worn a hat and scarf
Good Lord it is so cold
O brother it's so cold, it's so cold, it's so cold
O brother it's so cold, down at the corner bus stop
I waited and waited for the bus to come
Along with six other refugees
We looked down the street, the empty street
Good Lord it is so cold
O sister, it's so cold, it's so cold, it's so cold
O sister it's so cold, waiting for the bus to come
I sometimes think of Santa Fe,
Santa Fe and a beautiful day
Sitting in an outdoor cafe
In my gold lame'
O mother let's go down,
Let's go down, come on down
O mother let's go down
Down to Santa Fe.