New York, New York – English Lyrics

• By: Frank Sinatra

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" offers a perfect starting point. The song's clear and powerful lyrics are filled with iconic English phrases that capture the ambitious spirit of American culture. By singing along, you can practice pronunciation and learn expressions about aspiration and resilience that are deeply woven into the English language, all while enjoying a timeless piece of musical history.

[English]

Start spreading the news

I'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

Vocabulary	Meanings
news /njuːz/ A2	noun - information about recent events
leaving /ˈliːvɪŋ/ B1	verb - to go away from a place
part /pɑːrt/ A1	noun - a piece or segment of something
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town
king /kɪŋ/ A2	noun - a male ruler of a country
heap /hiːp/ B2	noun - a pile of things
blues /bluːz/ B1	noun - a genre of music characterized by its melancholic sound
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or construct
start /stɑːrt/ A1	verb - to begin or commence
old /oʊld/ A1	adjective - having lived for a long time
anywhere /ˈɛniˌwɛr/ B1	adverb - in or to any place
dream /driːm/ B2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
stray /streɪ/ B2	verb - to wander away from a group or path