Leonard Bernstein — Christopher Street

[TOUR GUIDE] On your left, Washington Square Right in the heart of Greenwich Village [TOURISTS] My, what trees, smell that air Painters and pigeons in Washington Square [TOUR GUIDE] On your right, Waverly Place Bit of Paree in Greenwich Village [TOURISTS] My, what charm, my, what grace Poets and peasants on Waverly Place [TOUR GUIDE] Ever since 1870, Greenwich Village has been the bohemian cradle of peasants, writers, actors, et cetera, who've gone on to fame and fortune. Today, in 1935, who knows what future greats live in these twisting alleys? Come along! Here you see Christopher Street Typical spot in Greenwich Village [TOURISTS] Ain't it quaint, ain't it sweet? Interesting people on Christopher Street [TOUR GUIDE] Such interesting people live on Christopher Street [TOURISTS] Such interesting people live on Christopher Street Poets! Writers! Actors! Dancers! Here we live, here we love This is the place for self-expression Life is mad, life is sweet Greenwich Village! Greenwich Village! Whee! (Instrumental break) Such interesting people live on Christopher Street Such interesting people live on Christopher Street Here we live, here we love This is the place for self-expression Life is mad, life is sweet Interesting people living on Christopher Street!