Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighborhood Hop a flight to Miami Beach Or to Hollywood But I’m taking a Greyhound On the Hudson River line I’m in a New York State of mind
I’ve seen all of those movie stars And their fancy cars and limousines I’ve been high in the Rockies Or under the evergreens But I know what I’m needing And I’m not going to waste more time I’m in a New York state of mind
It was so easy living day by day Out of touch with the rhythm and blues Now I need a little give and take The New York Times and the Daily News, oh
Comes down to reality and its fine with me ‘Cause I’ve let it slide I don’t care if it’s China Town Or up on Riverside I don’t have any reasons ‘Cause I’ve left them all behind I’m in a New York State of mind
I don’t have any reasons ‘Cause I’ve left them all behind I’m in a New York state of mind
I’m in a New I’m in a New, New York I’m in a New I’m in a New…