They told me the streets were all paved with gold

But these dirty sidewalks are gray and concrete cold

They said neon lights were a beautiful sight

But how 'bout the one blinking in

My room all night



And where's the magic in this magic town?

Where's the good life they said could be found?

Where's the magic to make all my big dreams come true

I gotta find it, girl, before I send for you

I gotta find it, girl before I send for you

I gotta find it, girl, if it can be found

Before I bring you to (to coda)



They said in this town you get rich in no time

But here I am and I'm down to my last dime

I just don't know why I bother to try

When nobody here gives a hang

If I live or die