Daddy don`t live in that New York City no more.
He don`t celebrate Sunday on Staurday night no more.
Daddy don`t need no lock and key
For the piece he stowed out on Avenue D.
Daddy don`t live in that New York City no more.
Daddy don`t drive in that Eldorado no more.
He don`t travel down to the neighbourhood liquor store.
Lucy still loves her Coke and rum,
But she sits alone `cause her daddy can`t come.
Daddy don`t drive in that Eldorado no more, no more.
Driving like a fool down to Hackensack,
Drinking his dinner from a paper sack,
He says, `I gotta see a joker and I`ll be right back.`
[solo]
Daddy don`t live in that New York City no more.
He can`t get tight ev`ry night, pass out on the barroom floor.
Daddy can`t get no fine cigar, but we know you`re smoking wherever you are.
Daddy don`t live in that New York City no more, no more.