They told me the streets were all paved with gold

But these dirty sidewalks are gray and concrete cold

They said neon lights were a beautiful sight

But how 'bout the one blinkin' in my room all night? (My room all night?)

And where's the magic in this magic town?

Where's the good life they said could be found?

Where's the magic to make all my big dreams come true?

I gotta find it, girl before I send for you

They said, "in this town you get rich in no time!"

But here I am and I'm down to my last dime

I just don't know why I bother to try

When nobody here gives a hang if I live or die (if I live or die)

And where's the magic in this magic town?

Where's the good life they said could be found?

Where's the magic to make all my big dreams come true?

I gotta find it, girl before I send for you

And where's the magic in this magic town?

Where's the good life they said could be found?

Where's the magic to make all my big dreams come true?

I'm gonna find it, girl, if it can be found

Before I bring you to

This magic town

This magic town

This magic town