Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters

And now I know
Spanish Harlem are not just pretty words to say
I thought I knew
but now I know that rose trees never grow in New York City
Until you've seen this trash can dream come true
you stand at the edge while people run you through
And I thank the Lord there's people out there like you
I thank the Lord there's people out there like you

While Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
sons of bankers, sons of lawyers
turn around and say, ‘good morning to the night’
For unless they see the sky
but they can't and that is why
they know not if it's dark outside or light

This Broadway's got
it's got a lot of songs to sing
and If I knew the tunes I might join in
I'll go my way alone
I’ll grow my own, my own seeds shall be sown
in New York City
Subway's no way for a good man to go down
Rich man can ride and the hobo he can drown
And I thank the Lord for the people I have found
I thank the Lord for the people I have found

While Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
sons of bankers, sons of lawyers
turn around and say, ‘good morning to the night’
For unless they see the sky
but they can't and that is why
they know not if it's dark outside or light
They know not if it's dark outside or light