Old Siam, Sir
Wings · Back to the Egg [1979]
In a village in Old Siam, sir, there's a lady who's lost her way.
In an effort to find a man, sir, she found herself in the old UK.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
In a village in old east end, sir, she mea fellow who made her real.
Took her rushes to show, this man, sir,
He met her dad at the wedding meal.
- guitar solo -
In a letter from Old Siam, sir, came an awful tale of woe.
She decided the only answer was to get off a pile of dough.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
When a relative told her man, sir, he directed her not to stay.
In a village in Old Siam, sir, there's a lady who'se lost her way.
- guitar solo -
In a village in Old Siam, sir, there's a lady who'se lost her way.
In an effort to find a man, sir, she found herself in the old UK.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
+ repeat first two lines of last verse, then repeat until fade:
Walthamstowe . . . Scarborough . . .
In an effort to find a man, sir, she found herself in the old UK.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
In a village in old east end, sir, she mea fellow who made her real.
Took her rushes to show, this man, sir,
He met her dad at the wedding meal.
- guitar solo -
In a letter from Old Siam, sir, came an awful tale of woe.
She decided the only answer was to get off a pile of dough.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
When a relative told her man, sir, he directed her not to stay.
In a village in Old Siam, sir, there's a lady who'se lost her way.
- guitar solo -
In a village in Old Siam, sir, there's a lady who'se lost her way.
In an effort to find a man, sir, she found herself in the old UK.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
She waited 'round in Walthamstowe, she skated 'round in
Scarborough.
+ repeat first two lines of last verse, then repeat until fade:
Walthamstowe . . . Scarborough . . .
Old Siam, Sir
Released on the 1979 album Back to the Egg, "Old Siam, Sir" is a standout track by Paul McCartney and Wings. The song exemplifies the band's eclectic musical style, blending rock with elements of pop and theatrical flair. It features McCartney's distinctive vocal delivery and songwriting, characteristic of their work during this prolific period. The track stands as a testament to the creative energy of the late 1970s, showcasing the group's ability to craft memorable melodies and engaging lyrics that resonated with audiences worldwide.