New York

From the shores of the Mediterranean
All the way to New York City
Too bloody expensive to live in that town
And I found out the hard way
But I almost had it all

Was it Washington Square
Or the way you wore you hair?
Was it central park
Or kissing after dark?
Guess I'll never know
Not sure I even care
But my heart will always live
With you and me there

But I can't afford to live in New York City
Ahahahah
And she can't afford to leave
Ahahah
I can't afford to live in New York City
Ahahahah
And she can't afford to leave
But, God, I miss her

Was it the Sea Port in June
Or your face by the moon?
Was it Soho's charm
Or you and I arm in arm?
Was it the 6 train uptown
Or true love that I found?
It all blends into one
When I think of you now

And I can't afford to live in New York City
Ahahahah
And she can't afford to leave
Ahahah
I can't afford to live in New York City
Ahahahah
And she can't afford to leave

Well I know that a promise is to keep
But money's tight and I've been losing sleep
Old Man Circumstance will have his way, it's true
But what I wouldn't give to stay here with you

And I can't afford to live in New York City
Ahahahah
And she can't afford to leave
Ahahah
I can't afford to live in New York City
Ahahahah
And she can't afford to leave

And I've never been good with good-byes
But good-byes are all I have
But I can't afford to live in New York City
And I pull 'em out of here
Is there anything I can say to make you change your mind?