[written by Johnathan Richman]

 well, i've already been to Paris, i've already been to Rome 
 but what did i do but miss my home? 
 oh, New England 
 i went out west to Californ' 
 but i missed the land where i was born 
 i can't help it 

 oh, New England 

 i've seen old Israel's Arab plains 
 it's quite magnificent, but so is Maine 

 oh, New England 

[third verse by Big D]

 now if you like Camden in North London 
 we got that spirit here in Allston 
 now many people ask, "Where you from?" 
 with a heartfelt smile, i say, "From Boston" 

 oh, new england