Now its always once upon a time,In New York City.
Its a big old battle, Tough old town, its [bad word] 
But beginnings are contagious there,Always setting stages there.
They're always turning pages there for you.
And it great the way it all begins, In New York City.

Right away, you're making time, and making friends.
No one cares where you were yesterday
If they pick you out, you're on your way,
To a Once Upon that never ends.

So Oliver, don't be shy
Go out there and go and try.
Believin' that you're the guy,
They're dying to see....
Cause a dream's no crime
Not once upon a time,
Once upon a time in New York City.

If its always once upon a time in New York City,
Why does night fall leave you feeling so alone.
How could any one stay starry-eyed,
When its raining cats and dogs outside.
And the rain has said, "Now you're on your own.".

So Oliver don't be scared,
Though yesterday no one cared.
They're getting your place prepared,
Where you want to be.

Keep your dream alive,
Dreaming is still how the strong survive,
Once upon a time in New York City (x2)

And its always once upon a time, In New York City