Sinead O'Connor - Streets Of London lyrics

Streets Of London

Sinead O'Connor, Mary Hopkins, et al.

Have you seen the old man, in the closed-down market

kicking up the papers, with his worn-out shoes?

In his eyes you'd see no pride, hand held loosely by his side

yesterday's papers, telling yesterday's news

So how can you tell me, you're lonely

and say for you 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.

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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 tea-cup.

Each tea lasts an hour, then he wanders home alone.

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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 crys a little pity,

For one more forgotten hero, and a world that doesn´t care.

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