What do the Bells say?

The people want gardens, Says the bells of St. Martin's.

Townsfolk look palely, Says the bells of Old Bailey.

Not if they're rich, Says the bells of Shoreditch.

Then they come out to me, Says the bells of Chelsea.

Or with me take a bed, Says the bells of Hampstead.

But in close London dwellins Says the bells of St. Helen's.

How do they draw breath? Says the bells of St. Faith.

Bless'd if I know. Says the Great Bell of Bow.