Billy Joel - New York State Of Mind Lyrics






Some folks like to get away
Take a holiday from the neighborhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach
Or to Hollywood
But I'm taking a Greyhound
On the Hudson River Line
I'm in a New York state of mind

I've seen all the movie stars
In their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing
And I don't want to waste more time
I'm in a New York state of mind

It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, The Daily News

It comes down to reality
And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide
Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
I don't have any reasons
I've left them all behind
I'm in a New York state of mind

It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, The Daily News

It comes down to reality
And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide
Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
I don't have any reasons
I've left them all behind
I'm in a New York state of mind

I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line
'Cause I'm in a New York state of mind





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  1. T.... M....

    NYC the best city on Earth.. I want to be there so bad.

  2. A.... F....

    As I age....as my mind starts to create blank spots.....as memories fade...i STILL find comfort in this song.

  3. R.... H....

    Some people will go what? But this song makes me long for the Allegheny Mountains and the north east!!!!!

  4. N.... B....

    “I don’t have any reason, left them all behind. I’m in a New Yrok state of mind.”
    Every time I leave New York, like right now off to Philly on a bus, I listen to this song. Great things you only realize as you depart. - 2/5/2020

  5. J.... L....

    A little give and take y'all ?

  6. �.... ....

    어제 라디오에서 우연히 이 곡을 들었어요. 처음 들었는데 반해버렸죠. 오늘은 토요일이고, 아침인데, 이 노래를 듣자니 너무 근사하네요♡

  7. s.... b....

    That’s my dad 💙

  8. M.... S....

    Fuck the new saxaphone

  9. G.... V....

    Some folks like to get away
    Take a holiday from the neighborhood
    Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood
    But I'm takin' a Greyhound on the Hudson River line
    I'm in a New York state of mind

    I've seen all the movie stars
    In their fancy cars and their limousines
    Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
    I know what I'm needin'
    And I don't want to waste more time
    I'm in a New York state of mind

    It was so easy livin' day by day
    Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
    But now I need a little give and take
    The New York Times, the Daily News

    It comes down to reality
    And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide
    I don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
    I don't have any reasons
    I left them all behind
    I'm in a New York state of mind
    Oh yeah

    It was so easy living day by day
    Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
    But now I need a little give and take
    The New York Times, the Daily News
    Who, oh, oh whoa who

    It comes down to reality
    And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide
    I don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
    I don't have any reasons
    I left them all behind
    I'm in a New York state of mind

    I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River line
    'Cause I'm in a, I'm in a New York state of mind

  10. b.... ....

    No Matter how many times I listen to this song I always get chills.

  11. s.... ....

    this dude has 6.66k subs

  12. e.... b....

    Just an awesome song

  13. T.... D....

    I've had the most extraordinarily detailed fantasy about this song for years. I've written a lengthy (590 pages) and VERY detailed novel which reimagines the story of Superboy and Lex Luthor, which I can't publish because of the copyright issues. (This part is all true). In my fantasy, Time-Warner has finally decided to publish my book, and I go to my favorite New York restaurant, Gabriel's (which just relocated from 60th Street to Columbus Circle) to celebrate. I buy a round of drinks for everyone at the bar (Gabriel's has a small, but GREAT bar, with some fascinating regulars). They have a musical combo there that night that, by some alchemy, is able to reproduce the original orchestrations of this wonderful song to perfection. The head man invites me up to sing, and I do "New York State of Mind" well enough so that the customers actually want to listen. (THERE'S the real fantasy). Isn't it amazing where the effects of a good song can lead us?

  14. C.... ....

    Before jay z and nas there was billy Joel

  15. g.... ....

    Never listen to this song when homesick, whether you're from New York or not. Not unless you want to lose your man card and become a blubbering mess.

  16. N.... L....

    I have lived in Brooklyn for 35 years, and have listened to this song for 35 years. Damn

  17. M.... L....

    I am too

  18. M.... M....

    Your 52 -Man Addicted to EATING AND BREATHING

  19. J.... J....

    I've live in New York City for 10 years. It's one of the best memories of my life.

  20. W.... _....

    NEVER move out of NY and move to the South.. Worst mistake of my life.. New York is my home and i dearly miss it so much.
    New York city is the best city, don't let no one tell you other. They are just jealous ;)

    W.... _....

    you are right I miss N'Y. so much

  21. V.... S....

    em 2020 ouvindo e que voz wm==em

  22. G.... K....

    It’s 2.47am on a cold night in London England, I can’t sleep I’m restless so I put on a song which, in my humble opinion, is the best song this very talented artist has ever written or performed. Billy Joel has written some very good songs as well as some great songs but New York State Of Mind is Billy Joel’s piece de resistance, the creme de la creme of his work. i will never tire of listening to it. Thanks Billy.

  23. J.... D....

    This is 🚽🧻💩

  24. r.... ....

    My favorite memory of this song is sitting by either the East or Hudson Rivers dead of night & this playing.

  25. A.... E....

    This version contains a very different saxophone solo.

  26. H.... M....

    Babe ruth would have loved too drink beer to this

  27. K.... C....

    Such a good song 🎶🌺

  28. l.... ....

    I don’t like cities. It’s a personal thing. I used to live in queens. I live in the mountains upstate now. However this song is fantastic.

  29. R.... T....

    That fat cat Garfield brought me here! 😂✌

  30. i.... ....

    Of course Billy was high in the Rockies, what else do you go to Colorado for

  31. J.... H....

    3:19 that saxophone beat hit me in the nostalgia

  32. d.... c....

    che bello girarsi la propria città ed amarla

  33. L.... P....

    Yes. I lived across from the park. What a time that was. My God, what a brave soul. Just seemed like an adventure then . Indeed, that it was. 💜

  34. A.... 1....

    It b like that in the ville

  35. M.... H....

    New York City are u ready for the ride of your life

  36. S.... M....

    Why isn’t this version available on iTunes?!?!

  37. T.... S....

    What a talent? Only NY could inspire this wonderful music.

  38. e.... b....

    Just looking around the house and being thankful for my beautiful wife and everything else happy holidays everyone this just fits the mood

  39. T.... R....

    ✈🏢 x(

  40. P.... G....

    I lived on the upper West side most of my life moved to Palm beach fl in 2017
    I still go to the city 4 times a year and it still take my breath away the city lives a life of its own if you been there you understand if you haven't you can't imagine what a city can do to. Your soul

  41. i.... ....

    NYC home sweet home❤

  42. J.... B....

    I lived in Lake George for a few years. Whenever I hear this I wonder why I left.

  43. N.... ....

    The piano man himself

  44. N.... ....

    The piano mis an himself

  45. S.... ....

    I'm in a yankees suck state of mind.

  46. H.... A....

    Garfield Brought Me Here

  47. b.... l....

    So classic and Lovely song

  48. D.... ....

    That's the problem with the world today: Too much sax. I prefer the version on my original vinyl. Much less sax embellishment. Sometimes, less is more.

  49. g.... ....

    The GREAT Billy Joel
    From the greatest city in the world

  50. A.... D....

    sex and the city bring me here

  51. C.... J....

    John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel. A true triumvirate of American song-writing and performing. BJ is the most versatile, has the best voice of the three, and is also the best lyricist (if you ask me). And he builds bikes, not just rides them. Ha ha.

  52. R.... R....

    Is this considered jazz music?

  53. R.... T....

    I’m out of the city for college I’m listening to this rn eating a bacon egg and cheese and trying not to succumb to home sickness lol

  54. s.... m....

    I for some unknown reason cried listening to this because it made me think of the past n shit

    s.... m....

    If it helps you bud... I was always told its alright looking back at her but don't stare.... Look at what you got in front of ya... make the most of it.... Happy Xmas bud....

  55. M.... P....

    Check this rendition out -- > https://youtu.be/tU06eYBriok

  56. t.... ....

    i love this song so much billy is such and idol and such an icon to so many. his voice and musical skills are beyond amazing! 🥰

  57. C.... L....

    "I'm in a Boomer state of mind"

  58. D.... N....

    It ’s a nice song

  59. S.... K....

    I'm not a New Yorker, not a big fan of big cities, not a fan of New York politics, or the New York Times or the governor, but I am a fan Billy Joel and tonight, at this moment, I'm in a New York stay of mind.

  60. L.... C....

    Captures the mood of New York. I have images of the Hudson River in my head and tall buildings, the Cross Bronx Expressway, Battery Park, Washington Square Park....

  61. I.... L....

    Never been to New York, I'm not even American. But hearing this song makes me feel some like I've been there.

    I.... L....

    Ivana Lovric it’s great, just make sure to go to the right part and don’t walk through the shadier side streets after dark

  62. B.... C....

    The perfect song for feeling homesick, even if it's not NY

  63. S.... ....

    I love his voice and the style; very very talented! This makes me wish I was from New York

  64. V.... ....

    I wish I was a New Yorker. People are just different over there man. I can't explain it.

  65. J.... V....

    This song works for me and I am from Chicago!

  66. b.... d....

    THE DAILY "JEWS".

  67. e.... ....

    i live in upstate ny, but god there's nothing like the city

  68. 5.... N....

    This song made me so home sick It left me in tears😢😢 I love my city! I'm in a New York State of Mind.

  69. s.... z....

    リッチー・カナータのサックスバージョンもこちらのサックスバージョン(フィル・ウッズ?)もどちらも好きです!

  70. B.... J....

    ACTS 2 38

  71. W.... O....

    What can one say. SIMPLE, FUN , INNOCENT
    BUT/AND PLEASURABLE.

  72. H.... W....

    2019 and still billy joel

  73. x.... ....

    #Dicamitutto

  74. J.... H....

    A very great American song

  75. A.... f....

    This song always calms me

  76. 1.... ....

    I had to learn the lyrics to this song in elementary school, I'm thankful that I did ,this is one of my favorite songs

  77. h.... ....

    Nas did it better

    h.... ....

    Cus' I'm in the New York State of Mind

  78. C.... A....

    all the dislikes live in new Jersey

  79. S.... ....

    Fuck it, im moving to NY

  80. J.... ....

    This song has the greatest bridge of any song I’ve ever heard. The saxophone is a little too aggressive in spots though.

  81. M.... w....

    I remember being with my friends and one of them always played this song. I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.

  82. t.... N....

    i was in tears when he performed this during the 9/11 marathon.

  83. V.... L....

    I've never lived in NYC. But this song speaks to me.

  84. D.... A....

    2000th comment.... love this song

  85. s.... s....

    OMG I'M GAGGED, THIS SONG WAS NOT ORIGINALLY SANG BY BARBRA STREISAND

  86. S.... ....

    Missing home.... this is soothing me.

  87. T.... O....

    If you can survive in New York you can survive anywhere in the world. When you come to New York you better have a New York State of Mind. If you don't you can be a victim.

  88. C.... ....

    i use to but not any more.

  89. �.... �....

    I love this song madly

  90. y.... k....

    I suddenly wanted to hear this song .

  91. P.... M....

    Is this


    J A Z Z

  92. s.... t....

    Excellent!!!!

  93. S.... J....

    "New York State Of Mind"- one of the best songs about that city and a tribute.

  94. D.... H....

    I’m from Alabama, I visit New York at least twice a year...that city is America at its finest

  95. J.... G....

    Honestly i miss the OLD nyc i grew up in Brooklyn with lots of mom n pop stores.if you wanted a peice of fish you went to a fish market shit like that.now everyone goes to one fuckin store.i miss the porno hooker drug peddling times square.not that monstrosity its become hells kitchen uuh excuse me TRIBECA.ill always live NY but it aint what it used to be.

  96. M.... ....

    Ironic this is my Favorite song from Billy Joel...And I'm a Boston Native

    M.... ....

    Marcus Smith listen to piano man it gets better the older you get