Songs:The Streets Of London (15035)
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Trivia, story behind the song, etc.
Lyrics
By Ralph McTell Have you seen the old man In the closed-down market Kicking up the paper, with his worn out shoes? In his eyes you see no pride And held loosely at his side Yesterday's paper telling yesterday's news 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 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 right on walking Carrying her home in two carrier bags. Chorus In the all night cafe At a quarter past eleven, Same old man is sitting there on his own Looking at the world Over the rim of his tea-cup, Each tea last an hour Then he wanders home alone Chorus And have you seen the old man Outside the seaman's mission Memory fading with The medal ribbons that he wears. In our winter city, The rain cries a little pity For one more forgotten hero And a world that doesn't care Chorus
Listener comments about The Streets Of London (15035)
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 | Folk 6,084 items |
 | Cover 1,159 items |
 | Solo Vocalist 12,096 items |
 | Acoustic 10,175 items |
 | Acoustic Guitar 10,140 items |
 | Mellow 1,946 items |
 | Pretty 2,109 items |
 | Chili 71 items |
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Listener rankings: 5 stars=Doctordoug ♦ LuAnna ♦ dolcefarniente ♦ Chili 4 stars=Beukeboom ♦ Jim ♦ Dayglow ♦ Kelli ♦ Kazookid 3 stars=Dean ♦ Mert ♦ Kimchifox ♦ 65strat ♦ 12-stringer ♦ Sharpston |
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Categories: Folk | Cover | Solo vocalist | Acoustic | Acoustic guitar | Mellow | Pretty | Chili
