Chicago Promenade

My door is locked, my debts are paid

I'll do the Chicago promenade

My back was turned I did not see

That shadow climbing up on me

I took my turn at fixing hearts

But that goes bad before it starts

I'm desperate now, I must say

I'll do the Chicago promenade

If I die now before I'm old

My story will be less than told

There's so much more to suffer through

Before I meet again with you

And I've tried so hard and I've been so blind

I thought we could all grieve, one at a time

I lost a friend, it felt like five

A man who wouldn't compromise

I'll think of him on New Year's day

And do the Chicago promenade