When my heart is torn apart by the love I wish I had,
Well, I spend my nights in the city’s lights and things don’t seem so bad.
Ya know the movement seems to soothe me, and the tempo takes control,
And I lose my blues when the New York City rhythm fills my soul;
It’s the New York City rhythm runnin’ thru my life,
The poundin’ beat of the city streets that keeps my dreams alive.
I’m lost, I’m found, I’m up, I’m down, but somehow I survive.
It’s got to be the New York City rhythm in my life,
It’s got to be the New York City rhythm in my life, in my life.
When I’m out for love or sin, oh, it’s good to be in town,
In the funky dives on the old west side there’s always somethin’ goin’ down.
Oh yes, I live my life with strangers, and the danger’s always there,
But when I hit Broadway and it’s time to play, ya know that I don’t care;
It’s the New York City rhythm runnin’ thru my life,
The poundin’ beat of the city streets that keeps my dreams alive.
I’m lost, I’m found, I’m up, I’m down, but somehow I survive.
It’s got to be the New York City rhythm in my life,
It’s got to be the New York City rhythm in my life, in my life.
1975 – Barry Manilow and Martin Panzer – Performed by Barry Manilow – Album: Tryin’ to Get the Feeling