Do you remember my England?

When people said "How do you do?"

And most of them were folk you knew,

And everybody joined a queue...

I do.

 

Do you remember my England?

When neighbours seemed to care and share,

And it was just not done to stare,

And "barbers" used to cut your hair...

I do.

 

Do you remember my England?

When "addict" meant a pin-ball fan,

And workmen said "I will - and can",

And almost everything came by van...

I do.

 

Do you remember my England?

When bobbies used to find their feet,

And a gentleman gave up his seat,

And something really nice was "neat"...

I do.

 

Do you remember my England?

When strangers would come to your aid,

And a welcome seldom over-stayed,

And lifelong friendships often made...

I do.

 

Do you remember my England?

When politicians would resign,

With "principle" the guiding sign,

And spin went with a fishing line...

I do.

 

Do you remember my England?

When people slaved for not much pay,

To show their kids a better way,

And pinned that promise to today...

I do.