Newsies need our help today (Newsies need our help today) Tell 'em, Brooklyn's on the way (Tell 'em, Brooklyn's on the way) We're from (Brooklyn) We are (newsies) We are Brooklyn newsies
Just got word that our buddies is hurtin' Facing total disaster for certain That's our cue, boys, it's time to go slummin' Hey Manhattan, the calvary's comin'!
Have no fear (you know we've got your back from way back) Brooklyn's here (we'll get your pay back and some payback) We're the boys from the beaches of Brighton Prospect Park and the navy yard pier Strikes ain't fun, but they sure is exciting Loud and clear - Brooklyn's here!
Borough what gave me birth
Friendliest place on earth Pay us a visit, you'll see what we means And when you do (when you do) We'll kick you halfway to Queens Now them soakers is in for a soakin' What a sad way to end a career They's a joke, but if they thinks we're jokin'
Loud and clear Manhattan's here Flushing's here Richmond's here Woodside's here So's the Bronx (Bronx cheer)