Start spreadin' the news
I’m leavin' today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York

These vagabond shoes
Are longing to stray
I'll step around the heart of it
New York, New York

I want to wake up in the city
That doesn’t sleep
To find I'm king of the hill
Top of the heap

My little-town blues
Are meltin' away
I'll take the red-eye flight tonight
From old L.A

If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you New York, New York

Oh, take it
To find I'm king of the hill
Head of the list
Cream of the crop
Hot, very hot

My little-town blues
Oh, are meltin' away
I’ll make a brand new start of it
New York

If I can make it there
I’ll make it anywhere
It's up to you New York, New York
Old New York town