We're goin' under rats are in the cellar 
Goin' under skin's turnin' yellar 
Nose is runny losin' my connection 
We're losin' money gettin' no affection 


New York City blues 
East side West side news 
Throw me in the slam 
Catch me if you can 
I believe 
That'chor wearin' 
Tearin' me apart 


I ain't complainin' 'cause everything's rotten 
Go insanin' an' anything's forgotten 
Feelin' cozy rats are in the cellar 
Cheeks are rosy skin's turning yellar 
Loose and soggy lookin' rather lazy 
See my body pushin' up the daisies 


New York City's dues 
East side West side news 
Throw me in the slam 
A catch me if you can 
I believe 
That'chor wearin' 
Tearin' me apart


New York City blues
East side West side news
Throw me in the slam
A catch me if you can
I believe
That'chor wearin'
Tearin' me apart