Gil McKinney - How Was I To Know lyrics

Back in New York City Last time you walked with me Peacoats and fedoras Jazz music played for us Cool breeze in the park Stiff drinks after dark How was I to know How was I to know That'd be the last time That I'd see your face You put your hand on my shoulder The last time you'd grow older How was I to know Back in New York City Last time you talked with me Of past recollection A lifetime of connections Of people that you missed And jokes of bucket lists How was I to know How was I to know That'd be the last time That I'd see your face You put your arm around my shoulder The last time you'd grow older Oh how was I to know And the thought that I feel Is so painfully real Your soul's everywhere Like snow hanging in the air The lessons you left behind They're always on my mind The beating in my heart And a dying work of art But how was I to know That'd be the last time That I'd see your face Without your arm around my shoulder This world is so much colder How was I to know How was I to know Back in New York City This time you're not with me But a love that's undenied Big bright eyes by my side A new world to explore My daughter to adore How was I to know