Heart of Rock and Roll
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics

New York, New York is everything they say
New York is an amazing city, just as it is often portrayed in media and pop culture.

And no place that I'd rather be
I wouldn't rather live anywhere else.

Where else can you do a half a million things
There are endless possibilities for things to do in New York City.

And all at a quarter to three
You can still find excitement and entertainment at any hour of the night in the city.

When they play their music, ooh that modern music
New York City has a vibrant music scene with a lot of new and exciting sounds.

The like it with a lot of style
New Yorkers appreciate music with a lot of personality and flair.

But it's still that same old back beat rhythm
Despite new music trends, the classic 4/4 rhythm of rock and roll still resonates with people.

That really drives them wild
People still get excited and energized by the sound of rock and roll.

They say the heart of rock and roll is still beating
Many believe that the core of the rock and roll genre is still alive and well.

And from what I've seen I believe 'em
Based on my own observations of the music scene, I agree with that sentiment.

Now the old boy may be barely breathing
While some believe that rock and roll is on its last legs, I think there's still hope for the genre.

But the heart of rock and roll is still beating
Despite its ups and downs, the core of the rock and roll sound is still very much alive.

L.A., Hollywood and the Sunset Strip is something everyone should see
Los Angeles is a must-see destination for anyone who loves pop culture or entertainment.

Neon lights and the pretty, pretty girls all dressed so scantily
The city has a lot of flashy and glamorous attractions, including beautiful women and dazzling lights.

When they play their music, that hard rock music
Rock and roll is a major part of the music scene in Los Angeles and is often played at many venues.

They like it with a lot of flash
Fans of the genre in this city tend to more over-the-top performances and styles.

But it's still that same old back beat rhythm
Despite these differences, the classic rhythm of rock and roll still remains the same.

That really kicks 'em in the
People in Los Angeles still get excited about the rock and roll sound.

D.C., San Antone and the Liberty town, Boston and Baton Rouge
Rock and roll is still popular in a number of different cities across the country.

Tulsa, Austin, Oklahoma City, Seattle, San Francisco, too
These cities are just as passionate about the genre as the others mentioned.

Everywhere there's music, real live music, bands with a million styles
No matter where you go, there will always be people playing live music with their own unique styles.

But it's still that same old rock and roll music that really drives 'em wild
Despite the many variations of rock and roll, nothing beats the classic sound that still resonates with people today.

In Cleveland
This is a nod to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is located in Cleveland.

Detroit, heart of rock and roll
Detroit has been a major part of rock and roll history and is considered by many to be the birthplace of the genre.