Put Yourself In My Shoes
Clint Black · Collector's Edition [2007]
Your mind is made up, you won't even try
You didn't even cry, this time
You say that we, could never see, eye to eye
And one of us just must be blind.
We have our differences
We're still the same
We see, just what we want to see
But you take a second look.
And maybe things wouldn't seem the same
If you could see, what you mean to me.
Put yourself in my shoes
Walk a mile for me
You know, I'll put myself in your shoes
Maybe then we'd see
That if you put yourself in my shoes
You'd have some sympathy
And if I could only put myself in your shoes
You know, I'd walk right back to me.
--- Instrumental ---
You're gonna keep walkin'
You're gonna pass me by
You said you don't even care
But I could always recognize a real good-bye
And I know, your heart's not there.
We've have our differences
We're still the same
We just hear only what we want to hear
Now, I'm head over heels, I'm in the lost and found
It's a cryin' shame
I thought we made the perfect pair
Put yourself in my shoes
Walk a while, walk that mile for me
I'll put myself in your shoes
Maybe then we'd see, Ohh
That if you put yourself in my shoes
You'd have some sympathy for me
And if I could only put myself in your shoes
You know, I'd walk right back to me
You know, I'd walk right back to me
You know, I'd walk, I'd walk right back to me...
Put Yourself In My Shoes
Clint Black's 'Put Yourself In My Shoes' stands as a quintessential example of his country storytelling prowess, delivered with his signature smooth vocal delivery. Recorded for the 2007 'Collector's Edition' album, the track exemplifies the polished production style that defined his later career while maintaining the emotional resonance characteristic of his earlier hits. The song reflects Black's ability to craft narratives about empathy and personal connection, themes that have consistently resonated within the country music genre. As part of his extensive discography, this recording showcases his versatility in blending traditional country elements with modern pop sensibilities, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the industry during the late 2000s.
