The Streets Of London

Have you seen the old man in the closed down market Kicking up the papers with his worn out shoes In his eyes you see no pride hands held loosely by his side Reading yesterdays papers telling yesterdays news. Chorus: So how can you tell me you’re lonely? And say for you that the sun don’t shine. Let me take you by the hand And lead you through the streets of London I’ll show you something to make you change your mind. 2. Have you seen the old girl who walks the streets of London? Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags She’s no time for talking, she just keeps on walking Carrying her home in two carrier bags. Chorus: 3. In the all night cafe at a quarter past eleven Same old man sitting there on his own Looking at the world over the rim of his teacup Each tea lasts an hour then he wanders home alone. Chorus: 4. Have you seen the old man outside the seaman’s mission? Memory fading with the medal ribbons that he wears In our winter city where the rain cries little pity For one forgotten hero and a world that doesn’t care. Chorus: 5. So how can you tell me you’re lonely? And say for you that the sun don’t shine Let me take you by the hand And lead you through the streets of London. Chorus: I’ll show you something to make you change your mind.