New York City Blues Lyrics

Life and death in an alleyway, Just a heartbeat away from a man Who's learned to turn his head away From the pain that drains the land. Harlem' not too far from here; You can smell the garbage, feel the fear. I hear they're going to build a skyscraper there, As if we didn't need the extra air. New York City Blues In order to win, you've got to lose. Old before your time; The dirt and the grime get into everything. And the papers love to say It's the meanest town in the USA. But I think it's okay, It's the town I make my home. On another side of Park Avenue Respectable folks don't know; Hungry eyes take in the view Of the world that lays them low. Too many years on a welfare line; The old song and dance time after time You can only get so pushed around Until you want to tear the damm thing down. 2x New York City blues...