A Band in New York City

Buddy, take the moment in And remember here and now As the starting point of how We will conquer New York City! Buddy, do you realize We are on a first-class train And the world is our domain On the way to New York City! It's the same aspiration Shared by thousands of civilians It's the mythic location Where they go to make their millions So buddy, it's traditional And we take our place in line With the rest who hope to shine In the lights of New York City! On the journey to get there We've got swell accommodations Crystal glassware I'll bet they're gonna Keep filled with libations Brother, it's the fantasy And we're livin' it in style! Gettin' closer by the mile On the train to New York City! Rochester! Syracuse! Schenectady! Albany! Poughkeepsie! Yonkers! Donny, kid I owe you one No, I owe you two or three Without you I would not be... Pulling into New York City! (Pulling into New York) (The Daily News) (We got it all in New York) (It's right this way...) (Welcome home...) That's a hell of a view! I won't sleep with all those lights! This hotel has the biggest beds I've ever seen in my life! You won't be in it, there's a bar downstairs Just remember, tomorrow's a big day Don't do anything stupid Brother, make the most of it There is only one first time! And tonight's the first time I'm on the loose in New York City! It's a special occasion The fulfillment of a vision We should plan our invasion With our military precision Buddy, we're unstoppable Like a catchy Gershwin song Like the giant ape King Kong On the top of New York City! Taxi! Seventh Avenue We'll take the shortcut through the park! Get me there before it's dark Traffic's hell in New York City! They've got more art than Venice! Broadway shows with Ethel Merman And the cabs are a menace Could've used one on a German Brother, get a load of that Tell the others I got lost! Better ask how much you'll cost Nothing's free in New York City! You've got clubs overflowing With celebrities and starlets And hot horn sections blowing As are all the whores and harlots All the rich and the haughty And the entourage is with them Need a place to be naughty And a band to give 'em rhythm Hear that band... Hear that band... Hear that band... Right this way... Right this way... Right this way... Just breath... Enjoy yourselves! Oh buddy, look beyond the list To a million other guys Who are hoping they will rise To the highest of the highs Playin' endless sold out nights With a crowd at their command On the towering bandstand In a band In New York City!