Karen from Better Late by Paul Davy

‘Karen’ is someone Helen, from the Leeds charity Simon on the Streets, came across and wrote about in her blog. Karen asked Helen if she had a daughter (yes) and if she had long hair (also yes). Karen then uncoiled her own hair and taught Helen to plait it so she could in turn plait her daughter’s hair. They met again a year later. When Helen reminded Karen of the first meeting, she said she always talks to her daughter about Karen when plaiting her hair. Karen burst in to tears – someone who cared.
All proceeds from this song will go to Simon on the Streets. www.simononthestreets.co.uk

Tracklist

1.	Karen	3:32

Lyrics

V1. Heard the clock striking midnight. Walking to catch the bus home. She stands over there, begging
her way to get by. Chorus: Karen platted your hair. For her kids, the kids that aren’t there. She lives on the
street and sleeps on her feet. She’s going no-where. V2. A life all battered and bruised. Condemned, ignored
and abused. Give her the way to make it all go away. Chorus. V3. When you’re walking the streets of the city.
Give Karen a nod and a smile. Surprised she’ll never say thank you but notice you tried.Chorus.

Credits

from Better Late, released September 10, 2015
Vocal and Guitar – Paul Davy
Backing Vocal – Thea Gilmore
Drums - Che Beresford
Bass – Alan Lowles
Guitar (Solo) – Patrick Davy
Guitar – Nigel Stonier
Cello – Liz Hanks

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