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Englishman in New York

Nov. 18, 20151 viewer

Englishman in New York Lyrics

[まじ娘「Englishman in New York」歌詞]

[Verse 1]
I don't drink coffee I take tea my dear
I like my toast done on one side
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
I’m an Englishman in New York

[Verse 2]
See me walking down Fifth Avenue
A walking cane here at my side
I take it everywhere I walk
I'm an Englishman in New York

[Chorus]
Wo-oh, I'm an alien I’m a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
Wo-oh, I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

[Verse 3]
If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
Then he's the hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say
[Chorus]
O-oh, I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I’m an Englishman in New York
Wo-oh, I’m an alien I'm a legal alien
I’m an Englishman in New York

[Bridge]
Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety
You could end up as the only one
Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society
At night a candle's brighter than the sun

[Interlude]

[Verse 4]
Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Takes more than a license for a gun
Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
A gentleman will walk but never run

[Chorus]
Wo-oh, I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I’m an Englishman in New York
Wo-oh, I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
[Outro]
Wo-oh, I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
O-oh, I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

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November 18, 2015
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