Put Yourself In My Shoes

Clint Black · Collector's Edition [2007]

(Clint Black/Hayden Nicholas/Shake Russell)



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.