x[Verse 1]
Em A Bm
I don't drink coffee I take tea my dear
Em A Bm
I like my toast done on the side
Em A Bm
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
Em A Bm
See me walking down Fifth Avenue
Em A Bm
A walking cane here at my side
Em A Bm
I take it everywhere I walk
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
[Chorus]
Em A Bm
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
Em A Bm
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
Em Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
[Verse 2]
Em A Bm
If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
Em A Bm
Then he's the hero of the day
Em A Bm
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Em A Bm
Be yourself no matter what they say
[Chorus]
Em A Bm
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
Em A Bm
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
Em Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
[Bridge]
D A
Modesty, propriety can lead to not oriety
Bm F#
You could end up as the only one
G A
Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society
F#/Bb Bm
At night a candle's brighter than the sun
[Instrumental]
Em A Bm (4X)
[Verse 3]
Em A Bm
Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Em A Bm
Takes more than a license for a gun
Em A Bm
Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
Em A Bm
A gentleman will walk but never run
Em A Bm
If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
Em A Bm
Then he's the hero of the day
Em A Bm
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Em A Bm
Be yourself no matter what they say
[Chorus]
Em A Bm
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
Em A Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
Em A Bm
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
Em Bm
I'm an Englishman in New York
