Start spreading the news, I am leaving today
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it, New York, New York

I want to wake up, In that city that doesn't sleep
And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap

My little town blues, They are melting away
I gotta make a brand new start of it, in old New York

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

New York, New York
I want to wake up, in that city that never sleeps
And find I'm Number 1, Top of the list, King of the hill, Aye Number 1...

These little town blues, they have melted away
I'm about to make a brand new start of it
New York, New York

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