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Billy Joel – 52nd Street (1978) | Track profile | Dork

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52nd Street

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52nd Street

Release date: 13th October 1978

From 52nd Street

About This Track

"52nd Street" is a track by Billy Joel, from the album 52nd Street, released 13th October 1978. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Billy Joel

Billy Joel

Lyrics

52nd Street

[Verse 1]

They say it takes a lot to keep a love alive

In every heart, there pumps a different beat

But if we shift the rhythm into overdrive

Well, we could generate a lot of heat

On 52nd Street

On 52nd Street

[Verse 2]

We're gonna have a little show parade

Before they know the second bar was played

We're gonna slip it to 'em short and sweet

On 52nd Street

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1978

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