[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'd see no pride, hand held loosely by his side
Yesterday's papers, telling yesterday's news

[Chorus]
So how can you tell me, you're lonely
And save for you the sun won'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

[Chorus]
So how can you tell me, you're lonely
And save for you the sun won'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 3]
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 teacup
Each tea lasts an hour and then he wanders home alone

[Chorus]
So how can you tell me, you're lonely
And save for you the sun won'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
I'll show you something to make you change your mind