Streets Of London
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C G Am Em
Have you seen the old man in the closed down market,
F C D7 G7
Kicking out the papers with his worn out shoes?
C G Am Em
In his eyes you see no pride. Hand held loosely by his side,
F C G7 C
Yesterday's paper telling yesterday's news.
[Refrão] Dm Em C Am
So how can you tell me you're lonely,
D D7 G G7
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
C G Am Em
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London,
F C G C
I'll show you something that'll make you change your mind.
C G Am Em
Have you seen the old girl who walks the streets of London?
F C D7 G7
Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags.
C G Am Em
She's no time for talkin', she just keeps right on walking,
F C G7 C
Carrying her home in two carrier bags.
[Refrão] Dm Em C Am
So how can you tell me you're lonely,
D D7 G G7
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
C G Am Em
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London,
F C G C
I'll show you something that'll make you change your mind.
C G Am Em
In the all night cafe at a quarter past eleven,
F C F G7
Same old man sitting there on his own.
C G Am Em
Looking at the world over the rim of his tea cup,
F C G C
Each tea lasts a hour, then he wanders home alone.
[Refrão] Dm Em C Am
So how can you tell me you're lonely,
D D7 G G7
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
C G Am Em
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London,
F C G C
I'll show you something that'll make you change your mind.
C G Am Em
Have you seen the old man outside the seamen's mission?
F C D7 G7
Memory fading with the medal ribbons that he wears.
C G Am Em
And in the winter city the rain cries a little pity,
F C G7 C
For one more forgotten hero in a world that doesn't care.
[Refrão] Dm Em C Am
So how can you tell me you're lonely,
D D7 G G7
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
C G Am Em
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London,
F C G C
I'll show you something that'll make you change your mind.
How to play Streets Of London
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.