[Verse 1] He left the fog for the train Pressed his coat to the rain Brown shoes on a cold stone block Still keeps time by the church clock Tea in a paper cup Two coins and a quick look up Big town says, "Who are you?" He tips his hat and keeps on through [Pre-Chorus] He don't need to shout To take up space Moves like he's here By his own grace [Chorus] Englishman in New York Bowler hat, that easy walk Englishman in New York Same old heart, new kind of talk He says, "Mind the way Let the day stay sharp" Englishman in New York (Englishman in New York) [Verse 2] Nine o'clock on the crowded train Reads the paper through the change Keeps a crumpled note in his sleeve From the girl he had to leave Doesn't chase the flashing signs He knows calm can draw a line Polite is a kind of steel When the room forgets what's real [Pre-Chorus] He don't bend for the noise Or the thrill of the crowd Quiet can ring Plenty loud [Chorus] Englishman in New York Bowler hat, that easy walk Englishman in New York Same old heart, new kind of talk He says, "Mind the way Let the day stay sharp" Englishman in New York (Englishman in New York) [Bridge] One hand on the rail One foot in the past Learning every face But never too fast If the world spins wild He stays in his skin Old world manners New world grin [Final Chorus] Englishman in New York Bowler hat, that easy walk Englishman in New York Same old heart, new kind of talk He says, "Mind the way Let the day stay sharp" Englishman in New York (Englishman in New York)
