My Favorite Hat

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The wind came howling down the avenue Took my old felt fedora and my favorite views Dipped in gray wool, worn down at the brim Now the hat rack's empty and the lights are dim [Chorus] Oh, my hat, my sweet companion of the cold It fit just right, worth more than all the gold Left me high and dry beneath the pouring rain Just a naked head and a world of pain [Verse 2] I searched the alleys and the subway stair Asked the local barman if he seen it there He just shook his head, poured another glass Said, "Son, your favorite lid is part of the past" [Chorus] Oh, my hat, my sweet companion of the cold It fit just right, worth more than all the gold Left me high and dry beneath the pouring rain Just a naked head and a world of pain [Bridge] It kept the sun off my eyes, the frost off my brain Shared every heartache, walked through every train Now the breeze blows right through my hair And I swear I can see it floating up there [Guitar Solo] [Chorus] Oh, my hat, my sweet companion of the cold It fit just right, worth more than all the gold Left me high and dry beneath the pouring rain Just a naked head and a world of pain [Outro] Just a naked head... And an empty street... Goodbye, old friend... [Fade Out]