The Only Living Boy In New York
Simon And Garfunkel · Other Songs - Simon And Garfunkel
Tom, get your plane right on time
I know you're part'll go fine
Fly down to Mexico
Doh-n-doh-de-doh-n-doh
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 de doh-n-doh-de-doh
And 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 where
Ah...Here I am
Half of the time we're gone
But we don't know where
And we don't know where
Tom, get your plane right on time
I know that you've been eager to fly now
Hey let your honesty shine shine shine shine
Like it shines on me
The only living boy in New York
The only living boy in New York
Ah... Here I am
Ah... Here I am
(note: "Tom" is a reference to Art Garfunkel,
from the days when S&G sang as Tom and Jerry.
Simon wrote this song when Artie was in Mexico for his
role in the movie Catch 22.)
I know you're part'll go fine
Fly down to Mexico
Doh-n-doh-de-doh-n-doh
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 de doh-n-doh-de-doh
And 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 where
Ah...Here I am
Half of the time we're gone
But we don't know where
And we don't know where
Tom, get your plane right on time
I know that you've been eager to fly now
Hey let your honesty shine shine shine shine
Like it shines on me
The only living boy in New York
The only living boy in New York
Ah... Here I am
Ah... Here I am
(note: "Tom" is a reference to Art Garfunkel,
from the days when S&G sang as Tom and Jerry.
Simon wrote this song when Artie was in Mexico for his
role in the movie Catch 22.)
The Only Living Boy In New York
Simon & Garfunkel's 1966 hit "The Only Living Boy In New York" stands as a defining anthem of the folk-rock era, capturing the restless energy of youth in the city. Written by Paul Simon, the track blends acoustic storytelling with an upbeat, driving rhythm that propelled it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Its infectious melody and relatable lyrics about the pressures of adulthood resonated deeply with audiences, cementing the duo's status as pioneers of the Greenwich Village sound. The song remains a staple of their discography, frequently covered by artists across genres and celebrated for its timeless depiction of coming of age.