Sweet Home Chicago
Blues Brothers and Friends Lyrics


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Come on
Oh baby don't you want to go
Come on
Oh baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Come on
Baby don't you want to go
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Oh sweet home Chicago

Well, one and one is two
Six and two is eight
Come on baby don't ya make me late
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Come on
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Six and three is nine
Nine and nine is eighteen
Look there brother baby and see what I've seen
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Oh come on
Baby don't you want to go
Come on
Baby don't you want to go




Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago

Overall Meaning

The song Sweet Home Chicago by Blues Brothers and Friends is an upbeat blues track that celebrates the city of Chicago. The lyrics are an invitation to the listener to come along and revisit the place they call home. The opening lines, "Oh baby don't you want to go, back to that same old place, Sweet home Chicago" sets the tone for the rest of the song. There is a sense of longing and nostalgia in the lyrics as the singer urges their companion to come back to the city they love.


The lyrics also contain playful counting lyrics, "Well, one and one is two, six and two is eight, come on baby don't you make me late," which helps to keep the song light and fun. The singer is so excited to go back to Chicago that they can't afford to be late. The lyrics also reference sights and sounds of the city, "Look there brother baby and see what I've seen," which gives further insight into the singer's love for their home.


Overall, Sweet Home Chicago is an ode to the city of Chicago, with its lively beat and enthusiastic lyrics. The song portrays a sense of homecoming and pride in one's roots.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on
Invitation to join in the journey to Sweet Home Chicago


Oh baby don't you want to go
Asking the baby if they want to come to Sweet Home Chicago


Back to that same old place
Returning to a place that is well known and comfortable


Sweet home Chicago
The destination of the journey, a place of familiarity and belonging


Hidehey
Expressing excitement and encouragement


Well one and one is two
Simple mathematical expression that serves as a transition between verses


Six and two is eight
Another simple mathematical expression that serves as a transition between verses


Come on baby don't ya make me late
Asking the baby not to delay the journey to Sweet Home Chicago


Six and three is nine
Third mathematical expression that serves as a transition between verses


Nine and nine is eighteen
Fourth mathematical expression that serves as a transition between verses


Look there brother baby and see what I've seen
Encouraging the baby to witness the sights and experiences of Sweet Home Chicago


Oh come on
Another invitation to join in the journey


Back to that same old place
Reiteration of the destination




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Written by: TAJ MAHAL

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DiHeu

I swear, those solos from each instrument gotta make this one of the greatest "jam" of history. Masterpiece.

ATCB

Amazing tune

Shawn Birt

Blues perfection.

Mario Jutic

There are many different versions robert johnson, clapton, etc guitar junior johnson.
But this is perfection.
Every single Player is spot on 👌.
Its like a cooking recipe with the perfect ingredients.

Crissy Heimlich

Im with you there my brutha

StevenC32

You have to give credit to the late great Robert Johnson who recorded this song in 1936. Those guitar notes are hard to play, but Robert Johnson was a gifted Blues Guitarist.

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Tim Cronin

The Blues Brothers was so much more than a movie. It was a showcase for some of the absolute best talent in the blues/funk/R&B world at the time. Not even mentioning the guest appearances in the movie, this band itself is a masterclass. Willie Hall on drums, Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Steve Cropper on guitars, Duck Dunn on bass, Lou Marini on saxophone, Tom Malone on trombone, Alan Rubin on trumpet, and George "Murphy" Dunne on keyboards. Beasts, all of them!

Greg

Well said brother !

Fernando ledesma

That's true amen 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

connie hodges

Preach 💯 💯 💯

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