From The Shores Of The Mediterranean
All The Way To New York City
It's 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 Your 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
Ah Ah Ah
And She Can't Afford To Leave
Ah Ah
I Can't Afford To Live In New York City
Ah Ah Ah
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 Six 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
Ah Ah Ah
And She Can't Afford To Leave
Ah Ah
I Can't Afford To Live In New York City
Ah Ah Ah
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

But I Can't Afford To Live In New York City
Ah Ah Ah
And She Can't Afford To Leave
Ah Ah
I Can't Afford To Live In New York City
Ah Ah Ah
And She Can't Afford To Leave

And I've Never Been Good At Goodbyes
But Goodbyes Are All I Have
And I Can't Afford To Live In New York City
And I'm Pulling Outta Here
Is There Anything I Can Say
To Make You Change Your Mind