Manhattan ringtone on your mobile phone

 Lisa listens closely to the timbre of my voice

As it rises and it falls

Patchy Christmas sentiment bits and pieces all she gets

But at least I called at all


She is sitting in a crowded subway car

I am standing in a parking lot behind some bar


Look outside all Manhattan is dancing for you

Keep your eyes on those lights

Isn't it like Manhattan is singing just for you

That city will be where I'm not tonight


Christmas season whirlwinds through that city's snowy streets

She sees this every year

A different crowd each night I'll sing and I'll play the Yule Tide Light

For a few bucks and a beer


On a tiny tree she keeps in her apartment corner

Hangs an ornament I sent from the Colorado border


Look outside all Manhattan is dancing for you

Keep your eyes on those lights

Isn't it like Manhattan is singing just for you

That city will be where I'm not tonight


She is sitting in a crowded subway car

I am standing in a parking lot behind some bar


Look outside all Manhattan is dancing for you

Keep your eyes on those lights

Isn't it like Manhattan is singing just for you

That city will be where I'm not tonight