Streets of London - Live at the Royal Festival Hall Mary Hopkin
"Streets of London" by Mary Hopkin, released in 1969, is a folk song that portrays the struggles and loneliness of the city’s inhabitants. Themes of empathy and social awareness are prominent, highlighting the plight of the homeless. Its poignant lyrics, accompanied by Hopkin's haunting vocals, evoke deep emotional resonance. #Folk
[Intro]
(Very much
This boy, come
He's staying there, good lad
Ah well, Ralph kindly gave us permission to do this next song
Um, he has sang it rather a lot and I'm sure you all know it
Um, he said if I sang this one
He'd promise to sing "Those Were the Days"
But I don't know if he'll do it
So anyway, um, this is called "Streets of London")
[Verse 1]
Have you seen the old man in the closed down market
Kicking up the papers with his worn out shoes?
In his eyes you'll see no pride
And held loosely by his side
Yesterday's paper, telling yesterday's 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
[Verse 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 right on walking
Carrying her home in two carrier bags
(Very much
This boy, come
He's staying there, good lad
Ah well, Ralph kindly gave us permission to do this next song
Um, he has sang it rather a lot and I'm sure you all know it
Um, he said if I sang this one
He'd promise to sing "Those Were the Days"
But I don't know if he'll do it
So anyway, um, this is called "Streets of London")
[Verse 1]
Have you seen the old man in the closed down market
Kicking up the papers with his worn out shoes?
In his eyes you'll see no pride
And held loosely by his side
Yesterday's paper, telling yesterday's 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
[Verse 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 right on walking
Carrying her home in two carrier bags
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