I don´t drink coffee I take tea my dear I like my toast done on one side And you can hear it in my accent when I talk I´m an Englishman in New York You see me walking down Fifth Avenue A walking cane here at my side I take it everywhere I walk Englishman in New York Oo! I´m an alien I´m a legal alien Englishman in New York Oo! I´m an alien I´m a legal alien Englishman in New York If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said Then he´s the hero of the day It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile Be yourself no matter what they say Oo! I´m an alien I´m a legal alien Englishman in New York Oo! I´m an alien I´m a legal alien Englishman in New York Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety You could end up as the only one Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society At night a candle´s brighter than the sun Takes more than combat gear to make a man Takes more than a license for a gun Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can A gentleman will walk but never run If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said Then he´s the hero of the day It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile Be yourself no matter what they say Oo! I´m an alien I´m a legal alien Englishman in New York Oo! I´m an alien I´m a legal alien Englishman in New York Oo! I´m an alien I´m a legal alien Englishman in New York