New York lyrics

From the shores of the Mediterranean

All the way to New York City

Too bloody expensive to live in that town

And I found out the hard way

But I almost had it all

Was it Washington Square

Or the way you wore you hair?

Was it central park

Or kissing after dark?

Guess I'll never know

Not sure I even care

But my heart will always live

With you and me there

But I can't afford to live in New York City

Ahahahah

And she can't afford to leave

Ahahah

I can't afford to live in New York City

Ahahahah

And she can't afford to leave

But, God, I miss her

Was it the Sea Port in June

Or your face by the moon?

Was it Soho's charm

Or you and I arm in arm?

Was it the 6 train uptown

Or true love that I found?

It all blends into one

When I think of you now

And I can't afford to live in New York City

Ahahahah

And she can't afford to leave

Ahahah

I can't afford to live in New York City

Ahahahah

And she can't afford to leave

Well I know that a promise is to keep

But money's tight and I've been losing sleep

Old Man Circumstance will have his way, it's true

But what I wouldn't give to stay here with you

And I can't afford to live in New York City

Ahahahah

And she can't afford to leave

Ahahah

I can't afford to live in New York City

Ahahahah

And she can't afford to leave

And I've never been good with good-byes

But good-byes are all I have

But I can't afford to live in New York City

And I pull 'em out of here

Is there anything I can say to make you change your mind?