[Verse 1]
I don't know just what to say
I am young and this is my first time anyway
What is time anyway?
We all can't get what we want
If the clothes fit
I say you should try them all on
Find the right one

[Pre-Chorus]
Its getting hard to hear things clearly
Do what I am told
Stop telling me it'll get easier
When I am older

[Chorus]
It's hard to be
Alone in New York City
You're gone, whatever will I do?
The world outside
So pretty, what a pity
But it may never fill your shoes
What should I do?

[Verse 2]
Try to underplay my pain
But you and your words can make it all go away
I'll still eat my cake
If I knew this was a game
Closed all of the doors
But left the windows open
It's time for this to end

[Chorus]
It's hard to be
Alone in New York City
You're gone, whatever will I do?
The world outside
So pretty, what a pity
But it may never fill your shoes

[Bridge]
What should I say?
We can't speak anymore
You think I am someone to ignore
You've got someone to hold your hand
But you know, woah woah, this is the end

[Chorus]
It's hard to be
Alone in New York City
You're gone, whatever will I do?
The world outside
So pretty, what a pity
But it may never fill your shoes
What should I do?