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Sentimental Tale

from A Salisbury Boy by Brian Protheroe

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There was a solitary boy
Who had a book of photographs.
He liked to travel back in time,
He liked to wallow in the past.

He had a room in Camden Town
Above the Hummingbird Café.
From his window, looking down
He'd watch the people of the town
As they hurry on their way.

And oh, it's just a sentimental tale.
And oh, another sad and lonely song that you can sing along to.

There was a solitary girl
She lived down by the old canal.
She had a cat called Mr Jones.
He was her one and only pal.

She'd been a waitress for a while
In the Hummingbird Café.
She’d serve the people with a smile
With their tea of chamomile
Before they'd hurry on their way.

And oh, it's just a sentimental tale.
And oh, another sad and lonely song that you can sing along to.

One Saturday, into the café, without any plan,
Stepped the solitary boy who ordered an omelette -
Tomato and ham.
A few minutes later, the solitary girl picked up his order,
Brought it to his table.
And that's when their eyes met - over an omelette.

He picked her up at the midnight hour
Outside the Hummingbird Café.
He said “please can I walk you home?”
She simply smiled, and said “okay”.

They walked together, hand-in-hand,
Along beside the old canal.
He said why don't we stop awhile?
I'd like a picture of you, standing now,
Here underneath the cherry moon
As it sparkles in your eyes.
That was the time they fell in love
Right there, beneath the cherry skies.

And oh, it's just a sentimental tale.
And oh, another sad and lonely song that you can sing along to.

They were married on a Saturday.
Spoke their vows, and then they walked away
Back to the room above the café
Where they made love -
Wonderful love!
All night long.

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The years passed by,
Mr Jones passed away.
She became a teacher - he became a painter.
Their lives drifted by.
The couple grew apart.
No ever after, after all,
Just the mystery of the heart.

And oh, it's just a sentimental tale.
And oh, another sad and lonely song that you can sing along to.

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from A Salisbury Boy, released September 1, 2023

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Brian Protheroe London, UK

For the last 20 years I've collaborated with fellow actor and multi instrumentalist, Julian Littman to produce a number of self released singles.
A collection of these songs is now being released in an album titled ‘Desert Road’, which also contains a live track and two unheard demos. ... more

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