Written by Huey Lewis
A
Now it's always once upon a time
D
In New York City
G D
It's a big old, bad old, tough old town, it's true
Bm
But beginnings are contagious there
Bm
They're always setting stages there
G A
They're always turning pages there for you
Verso 2:
A
Ain't it great the way it all begins
D
in New York City?
G D
Right away you're making time and making friends
Bm
No one cares where you were yesterday
Bm
If they pick you out you're on your way
G A
To a once upon a time that never ends
A D
So, Oliver, don't be shy
G
Get out there, let go and try
D
Believing that you're the guy
G
They're dying to see
G
'Cause a dream's no crime
D
Not once upon a time
A (G) (A) D
Once upon a time in New York City
Verso 3:
A
If it's always once upon a time
D
In New York City
G D
Why does nightfall find you feeling so alone?
Bm
How could anyone stay starry eyed
Bm
When it's raining cats and dogs outside
G A
And the rain is saying, "Now you're on your own"?
A D
So, Oliver, don't be scared
G
Though yesterday no one cared
D
They're getting your place prepared
G
Where you want to be
G
Keep your dream alive
D
Dreaming is still how the strong survive
A (G) (A) D
Once upon a time in New York City
G
Keep your dream alive
D
Dreaming is still how the strong survive
A (G) (A) D
Once upon a time in New York City
A
And it's always once upon a time
D
In New York City
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