The Only Living Boy In New York - Live Version Lyrics
Simon & Garfunkel
Lyrics
Tom, get your plane right on time.
I know your part'll go fine.
Fly down to Mexico.
Da-n-da-da-n-da-n-da-da and here I am,
The only living boy in New York.
I get the news I need on the weather report.
I can gather all the news I need on the weather report.
Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile.
Da-n-da-da-n-da-da-n-da-da here I am
The only living boy in New York
Half of the time we're gone but we don't know where,
And we don't know here.
Tom, get your plane right on time.
I know you've been eager to fly now.
Hey let your honesty shine, shine, shine
Da-n-da-da-n-da-da-n-da-da
Like it shines on me
The only living boy in New York,
The only living boy in New York.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Simon & Garfunkel's live version of "The Only Living Boy in New York" was released on their 1970 album Bridge Over Troubled Water. Written by Paul Simon, the song features Art Garfunkel's vocals and accompaniment from the duo’s touring band.
The lyrics tell a story of loneliness and isolation in a big city - an ode to life in New York City during the 1960s. The track has been covered by numerous artists over the years and is considered one of the most iconic songs of its era.