Come - See The Angel

Sunderland is an old-fashioned city By the side of a crystal sea. The folk are so kind and friendly To my heart they hold the key. I'm not a northerner born and bred From the southern coast I hail. But Sunderland means much more to me, than I can really tell. Historians write of St. Peters And the life of our Venerable Bede His memory lives in the minds of men He is honoured with each word and deed. A bridge made of steel spans the river And is seen from both far and wide - Such a clever feat of engineering skill Which adds much to the City's pride. We have seen the diminishing coalmines Our shipyards lose glory and fame; But the motor giant is flourishing still. 'Nissan' is the Company's name. Sunderland gained University status And young people are learning fast; With an up-dated Museum and Library Chances for study are vast. The future looks rosy, they tell us With an extended Metro on site New shops and modern-style waterfront Leisure Centre and Stadium of Light. The football team climb mountains Because hope is theirs as they play With new drive and rekindled ambition We'll support them both home and away. There is one down-side to the city Unemployment seems to be rife! 'Plus' signs outweigh those minuses So 'away' with trouble and strife. And let's drink to this Tyne & Wear City See the 'Angel' by the light of the moon. Love will beam down from a northern sky And voices will sing a glorious tune.