Some folks like to get away take a holiday from the neighborhood

Hop a flight to Miami beach or to Hollywood

But I'm takin' a greyhound on the Hudson river line

I'm in a New york state of mind

I've seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and

Their limousines

Been high in the rockys under the evergreens

I know what I'm needin' and I don't wanna waste more time

I'm in a New york state of mind

It was so easy livin' day by day

Out of touch with the rhythym and blues

But now I need a little give and take

The new york times the daily news

It comes down to reality and it's fine with me

'Cause I've let it slide

I don't care if it's Chinatown or on riverside

I don't have any reasons

I left them all behind

I'm in a New york state of mind

It was so easy living day by day

Out of touch with the rhythym and blues

But now I need a little give and take

The New york times the daily news

It comes down to reality and it's fine with me

'Cause I've let it slide

I don't care if it's Chinatown or on riverside

I don't have any reasons

I left them all behind

I'm in a New york state of mind

I'm just taking a greyhound on the Hudson river line

'Cause I'm in a New york state of mind

Woaah yeah