From the recording The Best
The song speaks to the tension one feels when captivated by a beauty yet frozen at the same time with hesitation. The song 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