New york state of mind lyrics

A classic! Here are the lyrics to "New York State of Mind" by Billy Joel:

[Verse 1] They told me, "Ain't nothin' but a heartache This city's gonna break your heart" One of these days you better run Just one of these days you better run

[Chorus] New York, New York, it's a hell of a town The Bronx is up, and the Battery's down The people ride in a hole in the ground And the subway's always coming down

[Verse 2] I said, "Ain't nothin' but a kissin' in the night This city's gonna make your heart take flight" One of these days you better run Just one of these days you better run

[Chorus] New York, New York, it's a hell of a town The Bronx is up, and the Battery's down The people ride in a hole in the ground And the subway's always coming down

[Bridge] And I'm gonna be the king of New York City And I'm gonna be the king of this city And I'm gonna be the king of New York City And I'm gonna be the king of this city

[Chorus] New York, New York, it's a hell of a town The Bronx is up, and the Battery's down The people ride in a hole in the ground And the subway's always coming down

[Outro] New York, New York, it's a hell of a town The Bronx is up, and the Battery's down The people ride in a hole in the ground And the subway's always coming down

These lyrics capture the essence of the city that never sleeps, don't they?