United 1-0-9, New York to California Deparyure time,just before dawn We got up late, cab was waitin' for her On the street, blowin' its horn Before I made a scene, she hurried out the door Forgot her favourite jeans, on the bedroom floor I look into the sky, tears in my eyes And my baby fly over the city Her agent got a deal, with a guy from Sacramento He's waitin', in a limousine To go downtown, show her around The local stations and magazines Promise her the moon, promise her the sun By the time she's home, illusions will be gone I look into the sky, tears in my eyes And my baby fly over the city Smitty - Joe's, for a drink or two Had a meal, on 7th Avenue Late at night, when i got back home Thats when she called, on the telephone She tell me not to worry, it'll work out fine She says we need the money, but in the meantime