Discover the story of the song > The Window Cleaner – George Formby

The protagonist is a window cleaner who enjoys his job because he gets to see interesting things. He sees honeymooners being affectionate, calls chambermaids by sweet names, and even sees a famous actress who looks much older than she appears on screen. He works hard and wants to climb to the top of his profession, even though he sometimes gets distracted by what he sees through the windows.