LITTLE OLD LADY OF THREADNEEDLE STREET, THE
(Larry Stock / Guy Wood / James Cavanaugh)


Kay Kyser & His Orch. (vocal: Harry Babbitt) - 1948



She stands on the corner, not far from the Strand
So busy arranging her newspaper stand
Her manner is gentle, her smile is so sweet
The little old lady of Threadneedle Street

The bankers and brokers all seek her advice
Believe it or not she's been right once or twice
They toss her a token, so happy to meet
The little old lady of Threadneedle Street

Once she knew the glory of living a life that was grand
Now her only glory is the memory of him that nothing can dim

So, whether the weather be foggy or fair
She'll hand you your paper with such debonaire
A queen all the way from her head to her feet
The little old lady of Threadneedle Street

(Instrumental Break)

So there on the corner with such debonaire
She'll hand you your paper, though you're unaware
She once had a fortune, the world at her feet
The little old lady of Threadneedle Street



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - December 2018)