The Oldest Established Songtext
von Bing Crosby

The Biltmore Garage wants a grand
But a grand we ain′t got on hand
And they've now got a lock on the door
Of the gym at Public School 84
There′s a stock room behind McKlosky's Bar
But Mrs. McKlosky ain't a good scout (she dropped her cookies)
And things bein′ how they are
The back of the police station′s out
So the Biltmore Garage is the spot
But the one thousand bucks we ain't got

Why, it′s good old reliable Nathan
Nathan, Nathan, Nathan Detroit
If you're lookin′ for action, he'll furnish the spot
Even when the heat is on, it′s never too hot


Not for good old reliable Nathan
For it's always just a short walk
To the oldest established permanent floating
Crap game in New York

There are well-heeled shooters everywhere (everywhere)
There are well-heeled shooters everywhere
And an awful lot of lettuce
For the fella who can get us there
(Tell 'em about it)

Why, it′s good old reliable Nathan
Nathan, Nathan, Nathan Detroit
If the size of your bundle you want to increase
Why he′ll arrange that you go broke and quiet in peace

In a hideout provided by Nathan
Where there are no neighbors to squawk
It's the oldest established permanent floating
Crap game in New York

Yes, it′s the oldest established permanent floating crap game
In New York