New York State of Mind

Some folks like to get away,

Take a holiday from the neighborhood,

Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood.

But I’m takin’ a Greyhound on the Hudson River line —

I’m in a New York state of mind    .

I’ve seen all the movie stars

In their fancy cars and their lim – ou – sines,

Been high in the Rockys under the evergreens;

I know what I’m needin’, and I don’t wanna waste more time —

I’m in a New York state of mind    .

It was so easy livin’ day by day

Out of touch with the rhythym and blues;

But now I need a little give and take,

The New York Times, the Daily News.

It comes down to reality,

And it’s fine with me, ’cause I’ve let it slide;

I don’t care if it’s Chinatown or on Riverside.

I don’t have any reasons; I left them all behind —

I’m in a New York state of mind.

I’m just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River line.

‘Cause I’m in a New York state of   mind     .