Discover the story of the song > Morning in New York – John Kander

The protagonist of the song is a traveler who starts his journey in Chattanooga on a train called the Southern Railroad. He feels grateful that he is alive and excited to be on the train. He talks about other train lines like the B&O, Santa Fe, and Rock Island, saying they are not as good as the Southern line. He feels free and says that no one can hold him back. The song ends with the protagonist wondering where he will go next and saying that no one knows where he goes because he is a free spirit.