Start spreadin' the news I'm leavin' today I want to be a part of it New York, New York These vagabond shoes Are longin' to stray And step around the heart of it New York, New York I want to wake up in a 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 make a brand new start of it In old New York If I can make it there I'd make it anywhere It's up to you New York, New York New York, New York I want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep To find I'm king of the hill Head of the list Cream of the crop At the top of the heap My little-town blues Are meltin' away I'll make a brand new start of it In old New York If I can make it there I'd make it anywhere Come on, come through New York, New York