Streets of London with Lyrics

Looked through several other SoL videos on YT that have lyrics, but most were not clear enough IMHO, so took to creating a version of my own.

Credit to Ralf McTell for the original song.

[luvstellauk]

"In the winter city the rain cries a little pity for one more forgotten hero and a world that doesn't care" Hits me every time

[bigredfella]

Another song we used to sing in school assembly🎵
So many memories, love this song

[donnachandler]

❤❤❤Don't know why but this song has always been a favourite of mine. Too many people just don't care. Love this ❤❤❤

[nacholibre]

I have always had empathy for the homeless and the lonely, because I used to be one of them. So much tragedy in life.

[micheldekam]

Most people do not care. I am often ashamed of being a human. I feel other peoples and animals pain and sorrow and it hurts me.

[aminatacham]

This song, since 1974 when I was in England, helps me a lot anything time I feel sad ❤

[HEARTHEART-]

Great images...
I remember sitting round the dinner table listening to this when I was little, this was in the charts I think.
Many touch on homelessness and hunger, loneliness also.
I just want you to know that I'm out in this world and I love you, very much. You are never alone. Look within you, see the love you have to give and give your heart a hug. The world can tell us we are lonely and need love but we have it always within us.
Beautiful Blessings & Perfect Love
.... Heart2Heart 🕊️
✨💛🤲🏻💛✨

[christhomas]

I love this song -Thanks a lot for updating with photos. It fits to todays life.👍

[aliziam]

There is this old teach in my school it’s a small school and every year the day before Christmas break in the talent show he sings this song he has done this for many years now it has become a tradition this great teacher is DOCTOR SOLOMON

[dourpussdora]

I've no idea how I know this song but I've had the chorus in my head for days and finally found it.

[chiravadeechuthasmit]

There are still other people who suffer more than you in this world.Help them when you can.

[marlenefriedel]

It`s so true, even after all those years. More than ever.

[debbiewalker]

It's the same here in Australia, I really feel the homeless. I always give donations because I'm glad I am not in that situation

[Farfadet]

beautiful melody and lyrics full of feelings. Super!

[janesullivan]

The ravages of war and PTSD and how it ripples through the generations...tragic💔❤️‍🩹

[peterjslevin]

This song is relevant today as its always been i are thiings ever going to change.

[gwentackoen]

beautifull "old" song and shown with recent images, top

[sammyliu]

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
Hand 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
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
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
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
And he wanders home alone
So, how can you tell me you're lonely?
Don't say for you that the sun don't shine
Let me take you by the hand
And lead you through the streets of London
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

[captain]

Perfect song for A Street Cat Named Bob. Wonderful book...

[maziararsampardiss]

in the year of 1977 i came to london with my mom, she taught me this song, becouse she loved it. she is no more with us but this song remembers me on her and her love on london. anytime i hear this song i cry, couse i remember her