Start spreading the news I'm leaving today I wanna be a part of it New York, New York These vagabond shoes Are longing to stray And step around the heart of it New York, 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 So good they named it twice New York, New York All the scandal and the vice I love it! New York, New York Now isn't it a pity What they say about New York City New York, New York So good they named it twice New York, New York All the scandal and the vice I love it! New York, New York Now isn't it a pity What they say about New York City My little town blues Are longing to stray I wanna be a part of it New York, New York If I can make it there I'd make it anywhere It's up to you New York, New York