Listen,
all you New Yorkers,
there's a rumor going round
That some of you good people
want to leave this town
But you'd better consult with me
before you go
Yeah? Cause I've
been to all those places
and I know Chicago?
Well, Chicago's alright
It's got Marshall Field and Soldiers Field
And it's all a nice land
But it hasn't got the
handsome in the park
Hasn't got the skyline after dark
That's why New York's her home
Never let her leave it
New York's my home, sweet
home
San Francisco?
San Francisco is a lovely place
It's got lots of hills
And lots of thrill
And it's near an ocean of some size
But it hasn't got the Bowery
Or the Bronx
Hasn't got the Harlem
Honky Tonks
That's why New York's my home,
it's my favorite city
New York's my home, sweet home
St. Louis?
Lots of people like St. Louis
It's got lots of shoes
and the St. Louis blues
And one of our larger rivers runs by
But it hasn't got the opera in the mix
Hasn't got a famous string
quartet
That's why New York's your home
Without a place to visit
New York's my home, sweet
home
Hollywood?
Hollywood's got movie stars
And movie czars
Cocktail bars
Shiny cars
And a wonderful climate, they say
But it hasn't got the handy
Subway trains
You seldom find a taxi when it rains
That's why New York's your home,
take your California
New York's my home, sweet home
So save your time and trouble
Save your railroad fare
Save your time and trouble
Save your railroad fare
When you leave New York,
you don't go anywhere.
New York's my home.
A wonderful town,
a wonderful town.
Wonderful job!