I Love New York (Disco Version)

Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro] Sanitation men strike in the city Garbage pile up high all around me The police and teachers join the fray Striking to for more pay, they say As the thieves have a field day to play Every weirdo, every wino, every hobo shouting "Whoo!" I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York When I ride the subway I may see a shooting And I stroll down Broadway I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York In the basement parties In the fancy disco Listen to them junkies As their voices echo I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York If I could make it there I'll make it anywhere It's up to you, New York! New York! [Instrumental Interlude] The department bank robbed Have to borrow Living standards drop Below zero Little kids and senior citizens Exiled in their homes all weekend Every pimp, [?], and all the con men Makin' merry, jumpin' [?], shoutin' proud and openly I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York If I see the Mafia Or the Skidrow Slasher I could run for cover In the bomb shelter I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York Said meh girlfriend Lillian "I believe in a scam As long as I have rhythm I can shake me bam-bam" I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York If I could make it there I'll make it anywhere It's up to you, New York! New York! [Instrumental Interlude] Could it be the Indians cursed Manhattan> So the Big Apple could stay rotten Demonstrations, nearly every sort Every issue must end in court Violence dominate every sport Wealthy and the healthy Leavin' the poor and the sick still singin': I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York Subway trains are crowdin' Brooklyn Bridge is fallin' Difficulties rainin' But I ain't complainin' I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York Everywhere is problem The Mayor can't solve them But the Spanish Harlem That's an Indian thing! I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York If I could make it there I'll make it anywhere It's up to you, New York! New York! [Instrumental Itnerlude] City overcrowded We still live here Water polluted Ain't fit for drinkin' Cockroach, rats, and fly in the room The neighbor who could use some perfume Dog doo-doo is all you smell night to noon Three time losers, boozers, users Ravin', rantin' chantin', shoutin': I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York They condemn the building In which I am living Though the landlord hiding Nobody can't find him I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York Though I live in despair Since they stop Medicare I can still make it here With or without welfare I love New York I love New York I love New York I love New York If I could make it there I'll make it anywhere It's up to you, New York! New York!