[Intro] [clean rhythmic electric guitar, syncopated bass, tight drums] [Verse 1] [male tenor vocals] They walk in New York City Fresh white tee, black shades, no pity Crossin' the curb with a paper cup Everybody dressed like they woke up [handclaps on 2 and 4] Window glass and a slow ride down Your light coat turnin' heads downtown You got that look like you know the room Gold on your wrist and the soft perfume I keep pace on the avenue Every step says I could follow you [Chorus] [falsetto vocals, synth brass stabs] New York City, New York City Look so pretty, look so pretty Clean clothes, clean clothes We move like we know New York City, New York City Look so pretty, look so pretty Hand in hand, slow glow Down we go [Verse 2] [bass-driven groove, guitar scratches] Sneakers creak on a sugar-bag street A girl in silver with a vintage seat Man in a suit with the painted toe Baby on the block with the velvet coat You laugh once and the day gets bright Like a fresh-cut shirt in the afternoon light You got that look like you owned the frame I say your name, you say my name Breeze on the block and the whole world knew Every step says I could follow you [Chorus] [falsetto vocals, driving bassline] New York City, New York City Look so pretty, look so pretty Clean clothes, clean clothes We move like we know New York City, New York City Look so pretty, look so pretty Hand in hand, slow glow Down we go [Bridge] [mellow synth pads, guitar drops to light strumming] Lead me past the gallery line Past the bows and the tailor shop sign If the day runs long, let it run [Outro] [full band, energetic finish] New York City, New York City Look so pretty, look so pretty Clean clothes, clean clothes We move like we know New York City, New York City Look so pretty, look so pretty Hand in hand, slow glow Down we go
