Summer journeys to Niag'ra
And to other places aggravate all our cares
We'll save our fares

I've a cozy little flat in
What is known as old Manhattan
We'll settle down
Right here in town
This town

We'll have Manhattan
The Bronx and Staten Island, too
It's lovely going to the zoo

It's very fancy
On old Delancey Street, you know
The subway charms us so
When balmy breezes blow to and fro

And tell me what street
Compares to Mott Street in July?
The pushcarts gently gliding by

The great big city's a wondrous toy
Just made for a girl and boy
We'll turn Manhattan into an isle of joy
Hi everyone!
Welcome to my show
Here in the greatest city in the world!

Manhattan we will turn into an isle of joy

We'll have Manhattan
The Bronx and Staten Island, too
We'll try to cross Fifth Avenue

We'll go to Coney
And eat baloney on a roll
Through Central Park we'll stroll
Where our first kiss we stole, soul to soul

I'd like to take
A sail on Jamaica Bay with you
And fair Canarsie's lake we'll view

The city's bustle cannot destroy
The dreams of a girl and boy
I happen to like New York
I happen to like this town
We'll turn Manhattan into an isle of joy

The city's clamor can never spoil
The dreams of a boy and goil
We'll turn Manhattan into an isle of joy
My isle of joy