Lyrics:

[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