New York City girl   Born and raised in South Queens   She goes to work in taxi cabs   Comes back home in limousines   Well if you see her tell her I'm alright   I know the reason why she couldn't stay   My New York City girl   I wouldn't have it any other way      I guess I should've saw it comin'   She gave me every single warning   Instead I stumbled headlong into   Somewhere I'd never be returnin'      She wouldn't let me hold her   She let her hair fall on her shoulder   And I didn't tell her one damn thing   A million others haven't told her      New York City girl   Born and raised in South Queens   She goes to work in taxi cabs   Comes back home in limousines   Well if you see her tell her I'm alright   I know the reason why she couldn't stay   My New York City girl   I wouldn't have it any other way      I told her that I'd miss her   She wouldn't even let me kiss her   She just gathered up her things   Fixed her hair and took the money from the dresser      New York City girl   Born and raised in South Queens   She goes to work in taxi cabs   Comes back home in limousines   Well if you see her tell her I'm alright   I know the reason why she couldn't stay   My New York City girl   I wouldn't have it any other way