From the recording The Best
A song about the feeling you have when seeing someone you'd love to meet but have just a split second to say hello, or not. It received Top Finalist Placement/Rock Category in the 2026 USA Song of the Year songwriting contest.
Lyrics
Manhattan Girl
©2026 (J.J. Shea Music)
Last night I saw a girl of satin,
Walking around
The streets of Manhattan.
Sparkling eyes that shone at you,
She even had
A ten body too.
So I did a gentleman thing,
Walked up to her
Said following:
CHORUS
You are the most beautiful girl
I have ever seen in this world.
You are the most beautiful girl.
I have ever seen in this world.
In this world there is no one
Compares with you.
In this world there is no one
Compares with you.
Girl was sitting all alone,
Looking so sad, very forlorn.
Smiled at me,
Knew what to do.
The time was right
To follow through.
So I did a gentleman thing,
Walked up to her, said following:
REPEAT CHORUS