An Englishman In New York

I don't drink coffee I take tea my dear

I like my toast done on one side

& you can hear it in my accent
 When I talk

I'm an Englishman in New York

See me walking down Fifth Avenue

A walking cane here at my side

I take it everywhere I walk

I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien

I'm a legal alien

I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien

I'm a legal alien

I'm an 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
 & smile

Be yourself no matter what they say

I'm an alien

I'm a legal alien

I'm an 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
 & smile

Be yourself no matter what they say

I'm an alien

 I'm a legal alien

I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien

 I'm a legal alien

I'm an Englishman in New York

Sting

1987