[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 ornate theater where I soon will be playing
Soon will be playing
I soon will be playing
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 all in a swirl
From the wind that was growing at the end of the day
And I wondered what would be coming my way
Oh what's coming my way
What's 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 that stage door
I was singing and drinking with love in my heart
I was younger and stronger while life played it’s part
Life played it’s part
Whoa, life played it’s part
Life played it’s part
[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 4]
Let us not be strangers if we come to know
Things about each other that come and they go
As friendship is everything if love is to last
And I have my guard down and love passes fast
Love passes fast
Love passes fast
Oh, love passes fast, yeah

[Outro]
Say hello to Chicago
Say hello
Say hello to Chicago