On Broadway
About me young careless feet Linger along the garish street;
Above, a hundred shouting signs Shed down their bright fantastic glow
Upon the merry crowd and lines Of moving carriages below. Oh wonderful is Broadway — only My heart, my heart is lonely. Desire naked, linked with Passion, Goes trutting by in brazen fashion;
From playhouse, cabaret and inn The rainbow lights of Broadway blaze
All gay without, all glad within; As in a dream I stand and gaze At Broadway, shining Broadway — only My heart, my heart is lonely.
Composition date is unknown - the above date represents the first publication date.
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