Streets of London – Liam Clancy
Lyrics
Have you seen the old manIn the closed down marketKicking up the papersWith his worn out shoes?
In his eyes, you see no prideHand held loosely at his sideYesterday’s paperTelling yesterday’s news
So, how can you tell me you’re lonelyAnd say for you that the sun don’t shine?Let me take you by the handAnd lead you through the streets of LondonShow you something to make you change your mind
Have you seen the old girlWho walks the streets of LondonDirt in her hairAnd her clothes in rags?
She’s no time for talkingShe just keeps right on walkingCarrying her homeIn two carrier bags
So, how can you tell me you’re lonelyAnd say for you that the sun don’t shine?Let me take you by the handAnd lead you through the streets of LondonShow you something to make you change your mind
In the all night cafeAt a quarter past elevenSame old manSitting there on his own
Looking at the worldOver the rim of his tea cupEach tea lasts an hourAnd he wanders home alone
So, how can you tell me you’re lonely?Don’t say for you that the sun don’t shineLet me take you by the handAnd lead you through the streets of LondonShow you something to make you change your mind
Have you seen the old manOutside the seaman’s missionMemory fading withThe medal ribbons that he wears?
In our winter cityThe rain cries a little pityFor one more forgotten heroAnd a world that doesn’t care
So, how can you tell me you’re lonelyAnd say for you that the sun don’t shine?Let me take you by the handAnd lead you through the streets of LondonI’ll show you something to make you change your mind
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Ralph Mc Tell
Streets of London lyrics © Westminster Music L
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