*[Intro - Piano + Rain + Taxi Horn]* *HIM:* Extra, extra, city on the rise *HER:* Ink on my fingers, got the truth in my eyes *[Verse 1 - HIM]* Start spreadin' the lines on the front-page today They’re writing 'bout a love in New York, New York These headline blues are fading away We’re a breaking story here in old New York *[Verse 2 - HER]* Autumn in New York, our names in bold on the paper Autumn in New York, every word getting braver Glittering crowds and shimmering clouds in canyons of steel Read all about how you make me feel ***_ *Both:* New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of There’s nothing you can’t do Now you’re in New York These streets will make you feel brand new[Pre-Chorus] *[Chorus - BIG BAND]* *HER:* I’m the News Queen of Broadway, darling *HIM:* And I’m your king of the late-night lines *Both:* From Spanish Harlem to the Upper West Side Our New York Times love is front-page shine *[Verse 3 - HER]* Walk on the wild side, baby, take my hand Newsstands glowing on 42nd, isn’t it grand? Got a story in my pocket and truth in my eyes We’re running through the columns 'til the sun will rise *[Verse 4 - HIM]* They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway They say there’s always magic in the air But when I read the sparkle in your eyes I know our headline’s really there _**_ *Both:* New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of There’s nothing you can’t do Now you’re in New York These streets will make you feel brand new[Pre-Chorus 2] *[Bridge - DIALOGUE + SCAT]* *HER:* _scat_ Doo-bap, doo-bap *HIM:* You hear that? *HER:* The whole city’s reading *HIM:* Then let’s give 'em ink *Both:* _together_ Sha-ba-da, New York Times of Mind! *[Verse 5 - HER - Powerful Solo]* I got a state of mind and a midnight press Printer whirring soft, in my sequin dress I told the newsroom, "baby, don’t you stop" 'Cause in New York, queens hit the top *[Verse 6 - HIM - Smooth Solo]* Some people they can’t handle a bold-type minute Deadlines, bylines, but I’m still in it 'Cause I found you here in this headline town And with you, the presses never shut down *[Final Chorus - ALL + CHOIR]* *Both:* Start spreadin' the news! *HER:* Autumn in New York! *HIM:* On Broadway! *Both:* New York Times of Mind! New York, New York... our story’s true New York, New York... we printed through News Queen and her king 👑🗽 *[Outro - Fade with Sax + Traffic]* *HER:* If we can make it here… *HIM:* …we can make the front page there *Both:* New York Times of Love
