| Now it’s always once upon a time, in New York City
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| It’s a big old, bad old, tough old town, it’s true
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| But beginnings are contagious there
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| They’re always setting stages there
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| They’re always turning pages there for you
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| Ain’t it great the way it all begins in New York City
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| Right away, you’re making time, and making friends
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| No one cares where you were yesterday
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| If they pick you out, you’re on your way
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| To a once upon a time that never ends
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| So Oliver, don’t be shy
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| Get out there and go and try
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| Believin' that you’re the guy
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| They’re dying to see
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| 'Cause a dream’s no crime
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| Not once upon a time
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| Once upon a time in New York City
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| If it’s always once upon a time in New York City
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| Why does nightfall leave you feeling so alone
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| How could any one stay starry-eyed
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| When it’s raining cats and dogs outside
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| And the rain has said «now you’re on your own»
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| So Oliver don’t be scared
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| Though yesterday no one cared
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| They’re getting your place prepared
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| Where you want to be
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| Keep your dream alive
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| Dreaming is still how the strong survive
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| Once upon a time in New York City
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| Keep your dream alive
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| Dreaming is still how the strong survive
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| Once upon a time in New York City
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| Keep your dream alive
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| Dreaming is still how the strong survive
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| Once upon a time in New York City
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| And it’s always once upon a time, in New York City |