Going To New York

by Jimmy Reed Mary Lee Reed recording of 1958 from Rockin' with Reed (Charly 285) Goin' to New York, get on the New York quiz show Gotta win myself some all o' that dough I'm goin' to New York I'm goin' to New York I'm goin' to New York I'm goin' if I have to walk I been down South You know I been out East I been out West, but I'm not gonna rest 'Til I get to New York I'm goin' to New York I'm goin to New York I'm goin' if I have to walk I've been here, I've been there Honey, I been some a-everywhere But I'm goin' to New York I'm goin' to New York I'm goin' to New York I'm goin' if I have to walk

 

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