Jason:
Verse:
Welcome to the city with lights that are famously bright,
Where daring to dream – it just feels right.
You’re part of a family, a circle of friends,
In a world where hope on kindness depends.
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Welcome to New York
you’ll learn success is hard work, it’s something you earn
You are not alone,
you’re part of our community, Rainbow people’s unity?
Welcome to New York.
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We’ve all been like you,
brand new in town, you’re feeling upside down
Now you’re here to stay
you’re feeling lucky that you got away.
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Don’t be scared, love, everything is new
but you’ve got people who want to help you
hang on for the ride and remember your pride
pay attention, listen, you’ll find out what to do
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Welcome to New York
You’re better off here, set aside your fear
Soon you’ll feel at home
You’re part of a community, blending in humanity
Welcome to New York.
(instrumental, dance, Jason invites Sammy into a 2-man chorus line, joined surrepetitiously by the cast)
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Don’t be scared, love, everything is new
but you’ve got people who want to help you
hang on for the ride and remember your pride
pay attention, listen, you’ll find out what to do
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Welcome to New York
Where the key to existence is plenty of persistence
You are not alone,
You’re part of our community, Rainbow people’s unity?
Welcome to New York !
New York!