Chicago
D.Reinhardt/S.Grappelli Lyrics
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Chicago, Chicago, I will show you around
I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
In Chicago, Chicago
The town that Billy Sunday couldn't shut down
On State Street that great street I just want to say
They do things they don't do on Broadway
I saw a man, he danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago my hometown
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town
Chicago, Chicago, I'll show you around
I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
In Chicago, Chicago
The town that Billy Sunday couldn't shut down
On State Street that great street I just want to say
They do things that they don't do on Broadway
They have the time the time of their life
I saw a man and he danced with his wife
In Chicago
Chicago
Chicago, that's my hometown
The lyrics to D.Reinhardt/S.Grappelli's song "Chicago" describe the vibrant and lively atmosphere of the city of Chicago. The repetition of the phrase "Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town" emphasizes the upbeat and jazzy rhythm of the song. The singer notes that in Chicago, one can lose their blues and have the time of their life. The reference to Billy Sunday not being able to shut down the city suggests that despite any attempts at moral reform, Chicago remains a place of excitement and revelry. The mention of State Street as a great street where things are done that aren't done on Broadway is an ode to the unique and local character of the city. The verse about seeing a man dancing with his wife showcases the joy and connection that can be found in Chicago. The singer concludes by stating that Chicago is their hometown, showcasing a sense of pride and belonging to the city.
Line by Line Meaning
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town
Chicago, the bustling city known for its lively nightlife
Chicago, Chicago, I will show you around
I know this city inside out and I want to take you on a tour of it
I love it
I have a deep affection for this city
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
I guarantee that after spending some time in Chicago, you'll feel happier and forget your worries
In Chicago, Chicago
This is a city that I am proud to call home
The town that Billy Sunday couldn't shut down
Chicago is a city that cannot be tamed or shut down by anyone, not even by a famous evangelist like Billy Sunday
On State Street that great street I just want to say
State Street is an amazing street in Chicago that I want to draw your attention to
They do things they don't do on Broadway
Chicago has its own special culture and ways of doing things that are different from New York City's famous Broadway
They have a time, the time of their life
People in Chicago know how to have fun and enjoy themselves to the fullest
I saw a man, he danced with his wife
I witnessed a beautiful moment of a man dancing with his wife, showing the love and joy that can be found in Chicago
Chicago, Chicago my hometown
Chicago is not just a city, but my beloved hometown
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHE SMITH, MARC D. SHEMER
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