“Manhattan”
By: Steve Everett
Verse 1
I spend all my nights on the lower east side
Like they might turn out to be the last I’m alive
But oh, Manhattan, it was too close for comfort last night
I woke up in Brooklyn and didn’t know why
Had a head full of questions and a pain in my side
Oh, Manhattan, think we danced quite a number last night
Chorus
You led the way with your hand on my chest
As we stumbled the streets smoking $10 cigarettes
And with daylight approaching and our drinks running dry
Oh, Manhattan, you kissed me goodnight
Got in a cab and then yelled out the side
See you next time
Verse 2
Made my way cross the river with steps to retrace
No keys in my pocket but a smile on my face
Oh, Manhattan, not an inch of this town goes to waste
Headed down to the corner of Broadway & 8th
Found my keys and my coat, closed the tab in my name
Oh, Manhattan, You’re expensive but never a shame
Bridge
I never leave quite enough time
To drive all your streets, bridges, tunnels, and lines
But if you keep the lights on I’ll keep stopping by