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Ill Take New York - Lyrics by Tom Waits


Lyrics

I'll tip the newsboy
I'll get a shine
I'll ride this dream
To the end of the line
I'm goin places
I'll take a ride
Up to the riverside
I'll take ny
I'll let it happen
I'll pop the cork
Tear off the wrappin'
I'll make a splash on the hudson
That's how i will arrive
Hey, do you have two tens for a five?
Roll out the carpet
Strike up the band
Break into the best
Champagne when i land
Beat the parade drum
Hit all the bars
I want the moon and stars
But i'll take ny
I'll make it happen
Blow out the candlels
Tear off the wrappin'
And i know someday
They'll have to name a street after me
Right next door to old franklin d



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