The Shoeshine Boy in Turin - Enlly Blue
On the corner near the Cobble Square
Sat a boy with dust on golden hair
Shining shoes with rhythm slow and fine
In a world that never saw him shine
Whistling tunes the world never knew
Waltzing dreams on worn-out leather shoes
Each gentle stroke a soft reply
To all the stars that passed him by
Oh little boy with steady hands
Who danced through life without demand
I watched you there and in your song
The quiet streets all sang along
Rain began to tap the morning shoes
Still he stayed he never moved
One coin dropped a nod no fuss
He thanked the world just one of us
Some walk by some forget
But I recall him still no regret
He taught me more in silence true
Than words or wealth could ever do
Oh little boy beneath the gray
Your shine still walks these streets today
And when I pass that weathered stone
I hear your song
I'm not alone
Shine on little one
