4 Chords used in the song: G, D, Em, C
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Intro ( x2 ): G D Em C
Verse 1:
G D Em C
As the winter winds litter London with lonely hearts
G D Em C
Oh the warmth in your eyes swept me into your arms
G D Em C
Was it love or fear of the cold that led us through the night?
G D Em C
For every kiss your beauty trumped my doubt
Chorus:
C G
And my head told my heart
C G D
"Let love grow"
C G
But my heart told my head
C G D G
"This time no, this time no..."
Verse 2:
G D Em C
We'll be washed and buried one day my girl
G D Em C
And the time we were given will be left for the world
G D Em C
The flesh that lived and loved will be eaten by plague
G D Em C
So let the memories be good for those who stay... hey!
Chorus:
C G
And my head told my heart
C G D
"Let love grow"
C G
But my heart told my head
C G D G
"This time no, this time no..."
Verse 3 ( single strums ):
G D Em C
Oh the shame that sent me off from the God that I once loved
G D Em C
Was the same that sent me into your arms
G D Em C
Oh and pestilence is won when you are lost and I am gone
G D Em C
And no hope, no hope will overcome
( normal strumming )
G D Em C
And if your strife strikes at your sleep
G D Em C
Remember spring swaps snow for leaves
G D Em C
You'll be happy and wholesome again
G D Em C
When the city clears and sun ascends... hey!
BREAK
Solo ( x2 ): G D Em C ( x2 )
Chorus:
C G
And my head told my heart
C G D
"Let love grow"
C G
But my heart told my head
C G D
"This time no..."
C G
And my head told my heart
C G D
"Let love grow"
C G
But my heart told my head
C G D G
"This time no, this time no..."
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About this song: Winter Winds
According to the Winter Winds Songfacts, the "Winter" in this song is a metaphor for loneliness as the narrator finds himself with a girl as he's lonely. He wants to love her, but is unsure if he is with the girl because he has feelings for her, or because of a fear of being alone.