A New York City Prayer

Johnny knew he wasnt like the others
In the Dallas suburbs where he grew
He had no taste for football like his brothers
And by the time that he was 10 he knew

Johnny spend long hours playing dress up
Making dances, writing little skits
Johnny dreamed of zipping chilled Martinis
And dancing in a silk gown at the riss.

Fueled by turner classics, his dreams were taking shape,
While his brothers build a muscle card, he sowed himself a cape.
And planned his great escape.

Ooh hes praying a New York prayer,
Ooh that New York city prayer
Hes in that penthouse with Fred Astaire
Praying to his God to get him there
A New York prayer

Johnny got a scholarship, one of the diffidence
Of being bright but different and not having many friends
He chose a school back in the East, there never was a doubt
Was he scared? Not in the least. This was his ticket out!
He loved his family but somethings you never could discuss
He came out to his dad who said you arent one of us,
And drove him to the bus

Ooh hes praying New York payer
Ooh that New York City prayer
Let me be where I was meant to be
And let me meet somebody there like me!

I know Im one of millions and youve heard it all before
I dont need that penthouse, just a mattress on the floor.
I never wanna go back to the life I knew before,
So please make room for just one more!

Ooh hes praying a New York prayer
Ooh that New York City prayer
When I come wont you welcome me?
Im putting all my faith in you, so wont you tell me what to do, and help me and listen to
my New York prayer

My New York City prayer

My New York City prayer