Tried to find the most splendid view
Too blind to realize it was you
Always greener on the other side
Couldn’t help thinking my hands were tied

You lost your shoe in New York City
And I lost my life when you left me
You lost your shoe in New York City
And now I’m just a man lost at sea

What will I do with my blue eyes
If they can’t look at the sun rise
And why would I make my guitar ring
If it can’t pride itself on hearing you sing

Now your hours won't fit my clock anymore
And your hands, your hands are feeling so sore
Now I’m standing right where you left me
When you lost your shoe in New York City