[Verse 1] You catch the PATH at quarter to nine Jersey City waking up in time Coffee in a paper cup, keys in your hand Across the river, here we go again [Pre-Chorus] Quick step, cross town, catch that train Meet me where the ferries cut the lane [Chorus] New York, New Jersey, here we roll Two sides moving with one good pulse From the corner store to the ocean air You say, “Come on,” and I’m already there New York, New Jersey, bright and breezy Fast little night, but the mood stays easy [Verse 2] Brick City murals, a Friday show Down the shore where the salt wind blows Your sneakers tap out a little parade One bird cuts high over the rooftops—then fades [Pre-Chorus] Quick step, cross town, catch that train Meet me where the ferries cut the lane [Chorus] New York, New Jersey, here we roll Two sides moving with one good pulse From the corner store to the ocean air You say, “Come on,” and I’m already there New York, New Jersey, bright and breezy Fast little night, but the mood stays easy [Flute Solo] [Percussion Solo] [Flute and Percussion Solo] [Bridge] Take one slow breath by the river rail Watch the last boat draw a silver trail Then you grin, and the whole block knows We’re back on our feet when the good wind blows [Final Chorus] New York, New Jersey, here we roll Two sides moving with one good pulse From the corner store to the ocean air You say, “Come on,” and I’m already there New York, New Jersey, bright and breezy Fast little night, but the mood stays easy [Outro] Across that water, around that bend New York, New Jersey—see you again
