(Sandy Denny)

They said that it was snowing

In astounded tones upon the news

I wonder why they're always so surprised

'Cos every year it snows

Frozen images of snowploughs

As they churn along the motorways

I haven't had no boots to wear

Or any loot to spare

For days and days

I've travelled more than forty miles today

I must have grown some wings

It's strange how time just seems to fly away

I can't remember things

In a world of my own they say

And who can blame them

They're just not the same

I've known about it all along

Though I thought I was all wrong

And it's such a shame

Why don't you have no brushes any more

I used to like your style

I see no paintings anywhere

And there's no smell of turpentine

Did it really have no meaning?

Well, I never thought I'd hear those words from you

Who needs a meaning anyway

I'd settle anyday

For a very fine view

Well, I couldn't even tell you all the changes

Since you saw me last

My dreams were like the autumn leaves

They faded and they fell so fast

In fact as you say the snows are here

And how the time it slips away

But I'm glad you did pass by

I think I'll have another try

It's another day

The day and then the night had gone

It was not long before the dawn

And the travelling one

Who sat so stiffly in the chair

Began to yawn

Having kept me here so long my friend

I hope you have a sleeping place to lend

But the painter he just smiled and said