Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the iconic spirit of New York City through Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York." This quintessential anthem offers a vibrant and uplifting portrayal of the city, making it an excellent resource for language learners. The lyrics are rich with expressions of ambition and success, such as "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere," and vivid descriptions of urban life, like "the city that never sleeps." Sinatra's commanding vocal performance and the song's majestic, big-band arrangement contribute to its special ability to evoke a sense of hope, dreams, and the city's unique energy, making it a beloved signature song for both the artist and New York itself.
[English]
Start spreading the newsI'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York
These vagabond shoes
They are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
New York, New York
I want to wake up in a city
That never sleeps
And find I'm king of the hill
Top of the heap
These small town blues
They are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you
New York, New York
New York, New York
I want to wake up in a city
That doesn't sleep
And find that I'm number one
Top of the list
Head of the heap
King of the hill
These little town blues
They've all melted away
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it
In old New York
And
If I can make it there
I'll make it practically anywhere
It's up to you
New York, New York
New York
Key Vocabulary
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news /njuːz/ A2 |
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leaving /ˈliːvɪŋ/ B1 |
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part /pɑːrt/ A1 |
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city /ˈsɪti/ A1 |
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king /kɪŋ/ A2 |
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heap /hiːp/ B2 |
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blues /bluːz/ B1 |
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make /meɪk/ A1 |
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start /stɑːrt/ A1 |
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old /oʊld/ A1 |
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anywhere /ˈɛniˌwɛr/ B1 |
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dream /driːm/ B2 |
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stray /streɪ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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