I'm leaving New York today
I've had enough, need a quieter bay
Streets that once glittered, lost their flair
With the vices, the rush, it's too much to bear
Moving on to find some peace, gotta stray
From the chains of this city, I break away
Lights dimming down (on the town)
I'm saying goodbye, this old parade
I'm leaving New York today
Got to escape, find my own way
Crowds push and shove (not in love)
With every crime, taxes climb, I fade
Trading skylines for the stars (that's my aim)
Seeking silence, not the blare of a horn
Sick of sirens, and the dealers in the park
I'm through with the grime, and the endless reform
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So long, farewell, the city's spell is gone
I'm leaving New York today, my heart's withdrawn
Headed for the hills where the air is clear
A simpler life without the constant fear
Trade the concrete for the green (that's where I’ll be)
In a town where life's serene, my spirit's free
I've packed my bags, said my so longs
New York, you're loud but my will is strong