LYRIC
THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK- Sung & Composed by Shmuel Kunda- When Zaidy Was Young, Tale Two
I am the Mayor of New York – York – York – York
I am the Mayor of the city,
With thousands of trains and trolleys back and forth, forth
It’s not exactly itty-bitty.
Yes, I am the Mayor of New York – York – York – York
All the people tell me that I’m great,
Oh, he is the Mayor of New York – York – York – York
He really likes to throw around his weight.
I’m the Mayor, yes, the Mayor
Of every city plan,
He’s the Mayor, yes, the Mayor
Of every garbage can.
Oh, I’m the Mayor of this town – town – town – town
I am the undisputed leader,
If the Queen of England comes around – round – round – round
Who do you think they send to greet her?
Yes, everyone works so well in – town – town – town – town
Because I provide such leadership,
Yes, everything works so well in – town – town – town – town
Every city faucet has a drip.
I’m the leader, I’m the leader
Of seven million souls,
He’s the leader, yes, the leader
Of ten million pot holes.
I’m the one that makes the city run – run – run – run
Do I run it well, oh, yes, you said it,
All the city workers get their jobs done – done – done
Then I come along and take the credit.
Yes, I’m the one that makes the city run – run – run – run
I check the trolleys and the subway station,
Oh, he’s the one that makes the city run – run – run – run
That’s when he’s not taking a vacation.
Fiorella, what a fella
I have attained such fame,
Figalleli, Figalleli
They can’t pronounce his name.
I am the Mayor of the empire city
I give (it’s) ideas and direction,
This is a job I’d like to do forever
If I don’t lose the next election.
Oh, with me as the Mayor of New York – York – York – York
The future of the city looks so bright,
Yes, with you as the Mayor of New York – York – York – York
Wish we could find a working traffic light.
His honor, oh, his honor
Is the title by which I’m known,
Oh, his honor, yes, his honor
Is greatly overblown.
I am the Mayor of the tallest towers
Standing on the tallest skyscraper,
I help each New Yorker that’s within my power
If it gets my picture in the paper.
Yes, I’m the famous person of New York – York – York – York
The one they all look up to and admire,
Yes, he’s the famous Mayor of New York – York – York – York
The people just can’t wait till he’ll retire.
Mr. Mayor, Mr. Mayor
We all look up to you,
He’s the Mayor, He’s the Mayor
Although he’s 5 foot two.
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