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 people 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 pinball 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 use their feet

And a gentleman would give 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 was never overstayed,

And lifelong friendships often made...

I do.

 

Do you remember my England?

When politicians would resign

With principle their 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 planned that promise for today...

I do!

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