Jerry Jeff Walker — Like A Coat From The Cold

[Verse 1] I found comfort and courage in bottles of whiskey I swear to you friends, that old high life sure gets risky I have walked away lonely from those I thought would burn me I've blocked up my ears so that no one should learn me [Chorus] But the lady beside me is the one I have chosen To walk through life with me Like a coat from the cold [Verse 2] I have flown like a bird from every cage that confined me And broken every one of the ties that bind me I have danced me around all those sad ol', sad ol' situations I've taken my share of those sweet invitations [Chorus] But the lady beside me is the one I have chosen To walk through life with me Like a coat from the cold [Chorus] But the lady beside me is the one I have chosen And I'll walk through life with her Like a coat from the cold