Klaatu

Back in 1870 just beneath the Great White Way
Alfred Beach worked secretly
Risking all to ride a dream
His wind-machine
His wind-machine
New York City and the morning sun
Were awoken by the strangest sound
Reportedly as far as Washington
The tremors shook the earth as Alfie
Blew underground
Blew underground
He blew underground, yeah
Ahh
All aboard sub-rosa subway
Had you wondered whos been digging under Broadway?
Its Alfred
Its Alfred
Its Alfred
Poor Al, woh no Al
As for Americas first subway
The public scoffed, "Its far too rude"
One station filled with Victorias age
From frescoed walls and goldfish fountains....
To Brahmsian tunes
[ Sub-Rosa Subway Lyrics ]