These Cold Fingers

[Verse 1]
Gina left town with the first snow of the year
He drove her to the airport in his Ford
And he tried to propose as he ordered one more beer
But the P.A. drowned his words
It was time for her to board

[Verse 2]
So he walked her to the gate
He took his hat off as he kissed her
He needed one more drink to take the chill out of his soul
He said a quick goodbye then spent two hours in the bar
Finally paid his tab and kept a dollar for the toll

[Chorus]
Everything slips through these cold fingers
Like trying to hold water, trying to hold sand
Close your eyes and make a wish and listen to the singer
One more round, bartender, pour a double if you can

[Verse 3]
It's 4 o'clock and the sun's gone down the drain
It's still late winter, but they say it's early spring
Louis reads the gas pumps, Rossi counts the oils
But me I'm done, so punch the clock
And it's see you in the morning

[Verse 4]
There's nothing back at home
That ain't gone greasy from the stove
I never laughed so hard as when that old typewriter broke
Think I'll stop along the river road for a half pint and some beer
When everything would be okay
If those old dreams would disappear

[Chorus]
Everything slips through these cold fingers
Like trying to hold water, trying to hold sand
Close your eyes and make a wish and listen to the singer
One more round, bartender, pour a double if you can

[Verse 5]
The dog can't move no more, surprised he made it to the spring
His pain won't go away and the pills don't do a thing
You've known that old hound longer
Than you've known any of your friends
And no matter how you let him down
He'll always take you back again

[Verse 6]
So it's one tall glass of whiskey
One last drink for old time's sake
The dog just lays in bed and watches every move you make
Wrap him in his blanket, hold him once more close to you
Lead him out behind the barn with a borrowed .22

[Chorus]
Everything slips through these cold fingers
Like trying to hold water, trying to hold sand
Close your eyes and make a wish and listen to the singer
One more round, bartender, pour a double if you can
Close your eyes and make a wish and listen to the singer
One more round, bartender, pour a double if you can