Got to New York this mornin', just about half-past nine   Got to New York this mornin', just about half-past nine   Hollerin' one mornin' in Avalon, couldn't hardly keep from cryin'      Avalon, my hometown, always on my mind   Avalon, my hometown, always on my mind   Pretty mama's in Avalon, want me there all the time      When the train left Avalon, throwin' kisses and wavin' at me   When the train left Avalon, throwin' kisses and wavin' at me   Says, "Come back, daddy, stay right here with me"      Avalon's a small town, have no great big range   Avalon's a small town, have no great big range   Pretty mama's in Avalon, they sure will spend your change      New York's a good town but it's not for mine   New York's a good town but it's not for mine   Goin' back to Avalon, near where I have a pretty mama all the time