About The Song

“Downtown” is a song written and produced by Tony Hatch, recorded by Petula Clark in 1964. The song became an international hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart . Tony Hatch, the composer, received the 1981 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for “Downtown”.

“Downtown” is one of Petula Clark’s most famous hits in the United States and is widely recognized for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics. The lyrics convey a message of finding solace and distraction in the vibrant atmosphere of the city center, especially during times of loneliness or worry.

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Lyrics

When you’re alone and life is making you lonely
You can always go
Downtown
When you’ve got worries, all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, I know
Downtown

Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

So go
Downtown
Things will be great when you’re
Downtown
No finer place for sure
Downtown
Everything’s waiting for you

Don’t hang around and let your problems surround you
There are movie shows
Downtown
Maybe you know some little places to go to
Where they never close
Downtown

Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
You’ll be dancing with ’em too before the night is over
Happy again
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

So go
Downtown
Where all the lights are bright
Downtown
Waiting for you tonight
Downtown
You’re gonna be alright now
Downtown

Downtown
Downtown

And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Guide them along
So maybe I’ll see you there
We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares

So go
Downtown
Things will be great when you’re
Downtown
Don’t wait a minute more
Downtown
Everything is waiting for you
Downtown

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