A Case Of You

Just before our love got lost you said,
"I am as constant as a northern star."
And I said, "Constantly in the darkness,
Where's that at? If you want me I'll be in the bar."

On the back of a cartoon coaster, in the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada, Oh Canada
With your face sketched on it twice

Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
And I would still be on my feet
Oh I would still be on my feet

Oh I am a lonely painter, I live in a box of paints
I'm frightened by the devil, and I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraid
I remember that time you told me, you said, "Love is touching souls"
Surely you touched mine ‘cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time

Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
And I would still be on my feet
Oh I would still be on my feet

I met a woman, she had a mouth like yours
She knew your life, she knew your devils and your deeds
And she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed."

Oh but you are in my blood
You're my holy wine
You're so bitter, bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet

Close enough

Diana Krall's version of this song makes me a bit heartsick. In a good way.

kd land sings it too and waters it down. They both do it no kind of justice with all due respect.

It's easier to cover Dylan or Maley or Lennon.

Er, Marley. Must not miss either one. But I am enthralled.

Such a great lyric.

Six of nine comments are mine. But I would still be on my feet. It is a ridiculouysly great song. God bless Joni Mitchell. And Hollywood still loved Diana Krall's legs....

Keep your filthy hands off my soul.

Watch out, or you just might get sung up. Being sung up is no fun,... trust me...

The thing that scares me about myslef (among other things) is that I can play this in standanrd tuning,..

But I would still be on my feet.

Forgive me, I know this is a quote.

However, I think it is debatable.

Thank you. Just, thank you.

That song always brings a lump to my throat.

Perfect for a Saturday morning. I love me some Joni. Thanks!

What postmodernmillie said. This is one of the most important songs in my life.