[Verse 1] There was a solitary boy Who kept 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'd hurry on their way [Chorus] And oh, it's just a sentimental tale And oh, another sad and lonely song that you can sing along to [Verse 2] 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 [Chorus] And oh, it's just a sentimental tale And oh, another sad and lonely song that you can sing along to [Bridge] 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 (picked up his order) Brought it to his table (brought it to his table) And that's when their eyes met Over an omelette [Verse 3] He picked her up at the midnight hour Outside the Hummingbird cafe 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 a while? 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 [Chorus] And oh, it's just a sentimental tale And oh, another sad and lonely song that you can sing along to [Verse 4] They were married on a Saturday Spoke their vows and then they walked away Back to the room, above the cafe Where they made love Wonderful love All night long [Verse 5] 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 [Chorus] 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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