[Verse 1] I'm alive in New York City I'm alive in New York City New York City is keeping me alive Ain't no need to strive in New York City No need to strive in New York City Ah, New York City is keeping me alive [Chorus] Well it's not so bad Ah, but then it's really not that good Where I go I see all the people sad They wouldn't help even if they could [Verse 2] I'm alive in New York City Your spirit dies in New York City Ah, New York City is keeping me alive [Chorus] Well if I just had Another chance to do some good Where I go I see all the people sad I help you, I help you if I could [Verse 3] I'm alive in New York City I'm alive in New York City New York City is keeping me alive I'm alive in New York City Your brains get fried in New York City Ah, New York City is keeping me alive Ah, New York City is keeping me alive