Some folks like to get a way take a holiday from the neighbor hood Hop a fight to miami beach or to hollywood But I'm talking a grayhound on the hudson river line I'm in a New York state of mind hm I've seen all the movie star in their fancy cars and their limousines Been high in the rockies under the evergreens But I know what I'm needing and I' don't wanna waste more time I'm in a new york state of mine hm It was so easy living day by day out of touch with the rhythm and blues But now I need little give and take The new york times the daily news it comes down to reality And it's fine with me cause I've lat it alide Don't care if it's chinatown or on river side I don't have any reasons I've left tham all behind I'm in a new york state of mind hm I'm just taking a greyhound on the hudson river line cause I'm in a new york state of mind yeah.