Mary Hopkin - Streets of London

Mary Hopkin singing her version of the classic - Streets of London. Her take on this song originally appeared on a 1971 Apple label LP entitled, 'Earth Song, Ocean Song'. Newer fans of Hopkin can hear a remastered cut on a 1995 compilation CD, released by the Toshiba EMI International label called ... Those were the days. The music and the lyrics are provided for entertainment and educational purposes only. Streets of London 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 by 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, Just keeps right on walking Carrying her home in two carrier bags. 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 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 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 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 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 Written by Ralph McTell. Video created June 19/2008 by MisterCanning. ------------- EDIT June 20/2008: Honours for this video (2) # 32 - Most Responded (Today) - Music - Canada # 90 - Most Responded (This Week) - Music - Canada ---------------- EDIT # 2 June 21/2008: Honours for this video (1) # 11 - Most Responded (Today) - Music - Canada ----------- EDIT # 3 June 23/2008: Honours for this video (1) # 58 - Most Responded (This Week) - Music - Canada