[Verse 1]
When the blues moved north to Chicago they came
And I caught some myself in this blind alley and rain
Close to the L with its clattering train
Near an old ornate theater where I soon will be playing
I soon will be playing

[Verse 2]
So I said hello for you, when I saw a stylish girl
Walking by on the sidewalk with her hair in a swirl
From the wind that was growing at the end of the day
And I wondered what would be coming my way
What would be coming my way
Coming my way

[Verse 3]
You know I been to Chicago, I was here once before
And the rain kept on pounding outside the stage door
I was singing and drinking with love in my heart
I was younger and stronger while life played it’s part
While life played it’s part
Life played it’s part
Life played it’s part

[Verse 4]
Let us not be strangers if we come to know
Things about each other that seem to come go
‘Cause friendship is everything if love is to last
And I have my guard down and love passes fast
Love passes fast
Love passes fast
Love passes fast
[Outro]
Say hello to Chicago
Say hello to Chicago
Say hello to Chicago
Say hello to Chicago