Once I said good-bye to New York City __sweet city I said goodbye, 
But I've got to get back to you__ If I have to walk or crawl or fly 
I can't say good-bye to New York City__ sweet city__
Something's got to give.   They say it's a great place to visit, 
But my heart tells me it's a better place to live.

If I come by plane I can see those buildings high.
And if I come by boat I can really heave a sigh
And if I come by train I can watch those streets go by
And if I land in the airport    Come in the skyway
Catch a cab that's goin my way,   Love the busy hum, yes, 
This is my day,   New York is my town,
Yes New York     New York  is my town. 
And I'll go uptown__ downtown in this big happy sad town,
Yes I'll go uptown___downtown in this big happy sad town.

East-side, West-side, All across the town.
I love the people, Yes the people,
And how they make that big town swing
In the Autumn, In the Winter, In the Summer, In the Spring. 
yes the people are everything  
Yes I'll go uptown, downtown
Yes I'll go uptown, downtown.
East-side, West-side__ 
New York__ is my city.___ New York! 

Circa 1963
Words and Music by Peggy Lee
© Denslow Music Inc.