Had a crazy time down on 42nd street  Ya now the people there are always in the heat  If you don`t tell no lies, look `em in the face  But just one slip of the lip, you`ll be gone without a trace    Too many people say they won`t give a glance  But they`re just too scared and wouldn`t stand a chance  Down on the 42nd street, down on the 42nd street    Well me and the boys, we had to get away  From all the small town clowns, always got something to say  So we packed our bags and headed for the lights  Nothin`s better than a blow-out New York night    When I hit that place that everyone seems to hate  Gonna be myself and make damn sure we stay  Down on the 42nd street, down on the 42nd street    Had a crazy time down on 42nd street  Ya now the people there are always in the heat  If ya wanna lose your mind, end up in lost and found  I know I`ll see you there, makin` all the rounds    Too many people say they won`t give a glance  But they`re just too scared and wouldn`t stand a chance  Down on the 42nd street, down on the 42nd street