In the Country
Chicago Lyrics


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Oh my reasons
And my ways
Keep on changing
From day to day
As I grow
It becomes so clear
Why I'm here
It's all here
For you and me
The beauty of life
Someday you'll see
Then you'll join in
And sing along
And you'll understand why I sing this song
Let me tell you now
I do love you
I do love you
I do love you

Well I'm talkin' bout life
And livin'
And the beautiful earth
And givin'
Talkin 'bout the natural things we've had since birth
That's lovin'
Well I'm talkin' 'bout a walk in the country
Mother nature's sweet charm
The smell of her perfume
As we walk arm in arm
Let me tell you now
I do love you
I do love you
I do love you

Well it's a beautiful day
And I'm on my way
Ooh, thank you lord, for the country

Well my thoughts
Are like ripples in a stream
I see myself so free
My eyes and spirit say hello
My soul goes dancing by, oh hello

The clean fresh air
Goes jumping through my head
The sun is smilin' down
If you have ever lived out here
Then you know why I say
I do love you
I do love you
I do love you

So come on let's move
Out to the country
Yeah, let's go live out there
Come on people
Come on people
Yeah, let's be free
We got to be free
In the country
You and me
Come on people
Come on people
Better have a good time




We'll have a good time
We got to be free

Overall Meaning

The song "In The Country" by Chicago is about the beauty of nature and the freedom it can offer. The lyrics describe the changing reasons and ways of life as a person grows and how it becomes clear why they are here. The repetition of "I do love you" reflects the writer's appreciation for life and their surroundings. The song describes the joy of walking in the country, breathing in the fresh air, and being close to nature. The beauty of life, the earth, and natural things since birth, are referred to as love.


The lyrics offer inspiration to live in the country and be free. The song is an ode to nature and its beauty, inviting people to embrace a simpler life. The lines "come on let's move out to the country" and "we got to be free in the country" urge people to break free of their current lives and embrace a life closer to nature. The song encourages people to appreciate the natural things in life and cherish them.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my reasons
My motivations


And my ways
And my behaviors


Keep on changing
Are constantly in flux


From day to day
On a daily basis


As I grow
As I mature


It becomes so clear
I gain understanding


Why I'm here
Regarding my purpose


It's all here
Nature provides us with beauty


For you and me
For everyone to enjoy


The beauty of life
The splendor of existence


Someday you'll see
You'll come to appreciate it


Then you'll join in
And you'll become an advocate for it


And sing along
And you'll express your admiration through song


And you'll understand why I sing this song
And you'll comprehend the reason for my music


Let me tell you now
Allow me to emphasize


I do love you
I possess affection for you


Well I'm talkin' bout life
I'm discussing existence


And livin'
And the act of living


And the beautiful earth
And the stunning planet we reside on


And givin'
And providing for others


Talkin' bout the natural things we've had since birth
Speaking of the innate gifts we possess


That's lovin'
That's expressing love


Well I'm talkin' bout a walk in the country
I'm conversing about a leisurely stroll in nature


Mother nature's sweet charm
The amenable attributes of the environment


The smell of her perfume
The appealing aroma of nature


As we walk arm in arm
As we stroll alongside one another


Well it's a beautiful day
Today is marvelous


And I'm on my way
And I'm en route somewhere


Ooh, thank you lord, for the country
Lauding the natural goodness of the countryside


Well my thoughts
My cognition


Are like ripples in a stream
Resemble undulations in water


I see myself so free
I envision myself unburdened


My eyes and spirit say hello
I exude happiness


My soul goes dancing by, oh hello
I'm overjoyed


The clean fresh air
The untarnished atmosphere


Goes jumping through my head
Makes me elated


The sun is smilin' down
The sun is shining brightly


If you have ever lived out here
If you've ever resided in this setting


Then you know why I say
Then you understand why I express


So come on let's move
Let's relocate


Out to the country
To a rural location


Yeah, let's go live out there
Yes, let's reside there


Come on people
Hurry up everyone


Yeah, let's be free
Yes, let's live without constraints


We got to be free
We must prioritize our freedom


You and me
Together


Better have a good time
Make the most of the experience


We'll have a good time
We'll surely enjoy ourselves


We got to be free
Our liberty is paramount




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: TERRY KATH

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JASTERI1

I have been playing guitar for about 34 years now. I can do the shred thing and even acoustic thing but when they ask about my early hero I say Terry Kath from Chicago. Everyone knows the " ballad era" but then they are shocked when they learn about these albums. Its up to all of us to keep this music ( as well as his name) alive! God Bless Terry.

Jerry Mammoser

...i understand. Your people are younger more than likely. I was there. Heard the albums in order as they came out, each one more incredible with Terry’s stuff getting more and cool and experimental. For a while. Chicago V was their peak. That and six. We were so damn lucky to have met them. Met them all, starting in August 1971 in Buffalo, NY. Terry was the first to speak to us at the Hoilday Inn where we found them. Those boys were as honest and genuine and respectful as anyone I’ve met since. They truly regarded their fans, we simple 17 year olds with as much awe as we them, believe or not. Chicagoland’s finest bunch of talented boys just riding the wave, playing their hearts out, trying their best to change the world...

bigalinwesttexas

It speaks volumes that NOBODY has disliked this. Real musicians realize how gifted Chicago's early music is and how fun and tuff it is to play well. They use key changes,dynamic changes,unisons,harmonies,meter changes,styling from symphonic to hard rock to love then protest songs. The only way to categorize them is super talented musicians/songwriters

ken zuck

Chicago's first 3 albums were all masterpieces. In the Country is a classic. Terry Kath was the one of the greatest if not the greatest guitarists of all time. Hendrix said it himself. Poem 58 and Liberation - listen to those songs from the first album and you would agree. Chicago - "What Else Can I Say" - The best !!!!

Rembrandt Coyle

Don't forget about South California Purples, what a classic!

Richard Murphy

This is truth, was there in the 69-70 all this was true, all the talking and music! They were the badest group to hit, besides "BST AND T.O.P." WHEN MUSIC WAS THAT, MUSIC! 👊🎵🎶⭐🙏👊🖤♠️🕶️🏁

tobylou8

No lies detected!!!! Used to sit in my beanbag chair, turn the lights out in the room and Listen to that 1st CTA double album until I wore it out, then bought another!!

nada nie

agree so much....absolutely terrific

Anthony Festa

TK “The Man” 🎸

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karol

Qué hermosa letra de Terry, y la armonía con Peter es genial💕 Amo a estos dos súper talentos unidos💞

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