Roller Coast Town

New York’s my home
And I was born a thousand yards from the Cyclone
Every time I turn to look around
I realize how much I love this roller coaster town

New York’s the place
Where everybody’s here from the human race
Where they lift you up when you’re feelin’ down
That’s why I love this roller coaster town

Goin’ back to Brooklyn
To see my old friends
All the way back
Through the streets of Gravesend
Get up on the subway
I can read the old signs
Travelin’ down
Through the Coney Island of my mind

New York’s my home
Born a thousand yards from the Cyclone
And every time I turn to look around
I realize how much I love this roller coaster town

Goin’ up to Harlem
To my father’s old place
He’s long gone now
But there was peace upon his face
Cross the boulevards of Malcolm X
And Doctor King
Walk the avenues
And I’ll show you what tomorrow will bring

New York’s my home
And I was born a thousand yards from the Cyclone
And every time I turn to look around
I realize how much I love this roller coaster town

Yes, New York’s my home
New York’s my home sweet home
And every time I turn to look around
I realize how much I love this roller coaster town

New York’s the place
Where everybody’s here from the human race
Where they lift you up when you’re feelin’ down
That’s why I love this roller coaster town