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, let go and try   Believing 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 find you feeling so alone?   How could anyone stay starry eyed   When it's raining cats and dogs outside   And the rain is saying, "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 want to 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