Lyrics :: Winter in Hamburg

It’s winter in Hamburg
At the melancholy river
This winter in Hamburg
Makes lonely hearts quiver

It’s winter in Hamburg
I can see my breath again
Oh winter in Hamburg
Counting down to ten

And angels with dirty hands
All sigh for warm islands
It's winter in Hamburg Town
(but) I’m not afraid to drown

This winter in Hamburg
Transforms slums to cemeteries
Winter in Hamburg’s
Not cheap, but the price varies

And leatherboys bless the dark
On benches in City Park
It's winter in Hamburg Town
(but) I’m not afraid to drown

It's winter in Hamburg
And all the dreams are freezing
Winter in Hamburg
The pain’s slowly easing

I’m home in this city I hate and adore
Better pack my bag for a distant shore
I will return when spring is due
I’m home in this city, what about you?

Flash Song Writing 2008
with a tip on the hat to Mr. Cole Porter