Now it's always once upon a time
in New York City
It's a big old bad old
tough old town it's true
But beginnings are
contagious there
They're always
setting stages there
They're always
turning pages there for you
Ain't it great the way it all begins
in New York City
Right away you're making time
and making friends
No one cares where you
were yesterday
If they pick you out
you're on your way
to a once upon a time
that never ends
So Oliver don't be shy
Get out there and go and try
believin' that you're the guy
they're dying to see
'Cause a dream's no crime
not once upon a time
once upon a time
in New York City
If it's always once upon a time
in New York City
why does nightfall leave you
feeling so alone
How could anyone
stay starry-eyed
when it's raining cats
and dogs outside
and the rain has said
Now you're on your own
So Oliver don't be scared
Though yesterday no one cared
they're getting your place prepared
where you wanna be
Keep your dream alive
Dreaming is still
how the strong survive
once upon a time
in New York City
Keep your dream alive
Dreaming is still
how the strong survive
once upon a time
in New York City
Keep your dream alive
Dreaming is still
how the strong survive
once upon a time
in New York City
And it's always once upon a time
in New York City