Obsolescent Shoemaker (The Ballad of Lou Bargos)

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Louis owns a shoe shop right next to the bus stop 
But fewer are the customers these days
No one comes around his way, 'cause no one wants to pay 
To fix what they could throw away 
Such a shame, and such a waste; so easily replaced 
But the shoemaker hides his tears and perseveres 
So he doesn't wind up on the street; no he'll never admit his defeat 

He's been deserted; he feels he lost his purpose 
No one needs his service anymore; rusty bell above the door 
Reminiscing days of yore when folks would call on Lou 
Could you fix my busted shoe? 'cause it seems
I worn a hole in the bottom of my sole 
And he'd get you right back on your feet 
But it's too bad these days it seems he's close to obsolete 

Window sign says open, customers were hoping 
Lou could mend their heels before he closed 
And a few with threadbare toes; they had hoped he'd be around 
He was the only guy around who could fix their boots and shoes 
Polished up as good as new; oh where the hell is Lou? 
But old Louis had died in his sleep 
And it seemed that maybe he wasn't quite so obsolete

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