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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Joni Mitchell
Vocals
James Taylor
Guitar
Russell Kunkel
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Joni Mitchell
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Joni Mitchell
Producer
Henry Lewy
Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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"
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
You're so bitter, baby, but you're so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
And I would still be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
[Instrumental]
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
[Verse 3]
I remember that time that 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
[Chorus]
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
You're so bitter, baby, but you're sweet
I could drink a case of you, darling
Still, I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
[Instrumental]
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"
[Chorus]
Oh, but you are in my blood, you're my holy wine
You're so bitter, baby, 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
Written by: Joni Mitchell